2009 World Series
W - Andy Pettitte (1-0, 6.00), L - Cole Hamels (0-1, 10.38), S - Mariano Rivera (2)
The highly important game three of the 2009 World Series was a much more wide open affair between the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees. After the Phillies jumped out to a quick three-run lead, the Yankees battled back against Cole Hamels and took control of the game. Andy Pettitte did not pitch especially well and had a high pitch count early, but once again, the Phillies did not have a sound approach at the plate, and handed the Yankees another victory. When all the scoring was done, the final was 8-5.
Game Summary: New York Yankees
Andy Pettitte had a very shaky start to his outing, throwing nearly 50 pitches in the first two innings. However, to his credit, he limited the damage and settled in nicely. Once he was handed a lead, he really locked down the Phillies' lineup, who helped him out by becoming less patient as the night moved on. After six innings, Pettitte had allowed four runs on five hits, with two solo homers mixed in. The Yankees' bullpen came in and tossed three innings of scoreless relief.
The Yankee offense really came alive in this game, with Alex Rodriguez and Nick Swisher leading the way. Both Yankee hitters had been struggling this World Series, entering this game. However, they jump started the offense, which at one point scored in five consecutive innings. The Phillies bullpen was exposed after Cole Hamels lasted less than five innings. On the night, the Yankees tallied eight runs on eight hits and took advantage of three walks as well.
Game Summary: Philadelphia Phillies
For Cole Hamels, this was not the start he envisioned. Despite allowing a two run homer to Alex Rodriguez in the fourth inning, Hamels cruised through four with the lead most of the way. In the fifth, the tables were turned and he did not survive the inning. The Phillies pieces together their bullpen from that point, but they were unable to keep the team close, as the Yankees continued to tack on runs late, which proved to be the difference in the game.
The Phillies offense spotted Hamels an early three run lead. However, after that outburst, it seemed as if their approach at the plate changed. The quality of at bats diminished and the Philly hitters got themselves out for most of the rest of the night. Jayson Werth provided the lone offensive spark, with two solo homers, but the rest of the team managed just four other hits in the game. Through three games now, the Phillies big hitters have not performed as needed, and the lineup collectively can be blamed for the 2-1 series hole they now find themselves in.
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