Tonight is Game Three of the Fall Classic, with the series tied 1-1. This was meant to be posted a few days back but I'm a busy man. The Phillies are a cocky bunch and look to repeat for the first time in their history. Hell, two championships in any sport in Philly is remarkable. Chase Utley has been a beast thus far, reaching base for a record 27 straight playoff games. If the Phils are to win Game Three they'll need Cole Hamels to revert to his 2008 form, as he's been pretty much terrible thus far in '09. Playing in the hitter-friendly Citizens Bank Park, the Phils are going to score some runs. However, if Hamels is giving them up at a similar rate then it could favor the Yankees who have a more power heavy lineup (Ed. Note: Philadelphia had four players with 30+ Home Runs, New York had eight with 20+).If the Yankees win Game Three, this will be a seven game series. The Phillies will not lose two in a row at home and with Cliff Lee going in Game Five, this should go back to the Bronx 3-2 Philly. If it goes seven and Hamels starts, it could spell trouble. However, I think Philadelphia sweeps at home winning the series in five, just like J-Roll predicted, and repeating as World Champs.
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