Yankees win 8-5...great pitching (initially) from Hamels, but Pettitte was better.

Yea,

Hamels got himself a very generous strike zone in the first inning.

Things change... A-Rod woke up. Bad news for the Phillies. What can you say about Andy? Been doing it for years and years.

Congrats to the Yanks...but no fat lady singing yet! (And no cheesesteaks being prepared yet!)

This thing is not even close to over. I'm sorta wishin' for 7 games!

Yep; Pettitte is the new recordholder for postseason wins now. That's lots of experience right there. And he didn't do so bad swinging the bat either, with that nice RBI single into center field. I'll bet Cole Hamels won't be trying the curveball if he faces the Yanks again.

Pettitte did a great job last night, no doubt.

I am looking forward to the next two games, especially tonight. I am sure they will be worth the watch.

BTW, Rick Olivieri says he hasn't even seasoned his grill yet.

Are you going to go, Rich?

Hate to make you all jealous, but here's me at Game 1 in Yankee Stadium...

Go Yankees! I make more money if the Yankees win. That's it. Otherwise, GO Braves!

We work with the Yankees doing their fan photography. I was in the elevator and other very close proximity during the two games to...

Yogi Berra, Reggie Jackson, Hank Steinbrenner, Joe Morgan, Alicia Keys (but I had to ask who she was), Michelle Obama, Tommy Lasorda, Bernie Williams, YOU NAME IT. Can't even remember everybody.

TLuvva,

You are the MAN!!! Wow, it must have been fantastic at the stadium.

Oh, by the way, is that your significant other in the pic? Stunning beauty!

BC

Actually it's not, it's my site manager for the Yankees. She's an excellent manager for us. My wife is a hottie too though! And I'm a brunette kind of guy.

So, the truth also is that I need the Phillies to win enough so that the there is a Game 6 at least back in NY. So, I'm actually pulling for the Phils in Game 4. I'd much prefer the Yankees clinch in NY!

CC was back on his game tonight...and how about that rally against Brad Lidge??? The Phillies are finding out that the Yanks ain't the Rays of last year's World Series.

As a die hard fan, these games are grueling...great when you win, depressing when you lose...

Again, congrats to the Yanks......

Not that I'm giving up, but you may be needing this, Beacon Chris!
http://www.ehow.com/how_4549506_order-philly-cheesesteak-authentic-philadelphia.html

TLuvva,

Hey, I'm with you on the brunettes... Mrs. Beacon is one of those sultry brunettes as well. You've got to hope that Cliff Lee can pull it out game five for you - I'd like to see the series come back to NY as well. Big win in the new ball park.

Get ready for your Philly Cheesestake!

...... heavy sigh.

Well, Rich, it's looking bad, isn't it. It's not over 'till it's over, but three in a row is a hard mountain to climb.

Seriously, the Phillies must win tonight, get it back to NY.

They will. Lee will have a monster game.

Alright! Now you are just patronizing me!

A friend of mine thinks that we should offer to trade a package deal of Lidge and Hamels to any team in exchange for a bat boy of their choice. Someone else chimed in that we should trade them for a bunch of bats. . . .

Sigh is right!

Lidge has electric stuff, but I've seen him fail so many times in postseason play. Remember the '05 NLCS, Cardinals at Astros? Astros could have clinched at home, but Lidge gave up a 3 run homer to Albert Pujols to blow the save. Success in these situations is why Mariano Rivera is so special. Many closers get more saves in the regular season, but no one keeps his cool better when the pressure is on.

Hey H,

We have to get to a game together next summer. You're a fan! Ever listen to 660 WFAN? One of my technicians (a GREAT technician - one of the very best, ever) can't pull himself away from sports talk radio. Very addictive -

Bottom of the 6th, 6 - 2 Phillies!!

8-6 Phillies! Back to New York we go. Nice pitching from Cliff Lee as usual, but it seems offense is dominating in the past couple games.

I'd love to...if I wasn't almost across the country from you. Just might take you up if I ever get to New York though! I have not. Do they stream online? That's how I get most of my radio these days.

Way to go Yankees...

Philly team is a great classy team. What a series...

Best one since '06, Cards and Tigers.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE YANKS (AND TO THEIR FANS ON THIS THREAD ESPECIALLY)!

As a Phillies fan, I must admit that the better team won. Beacon Chris, enjoy that cheesesteak!

See ya next year!

Cathy