Key World Series Stats

Key Yankees Hitters:



The Yankees have had only four big hitters so far this series: Hideki Matsui (.500/.556/1.250, 2 HR), Nick Swisher (1.030 OPS), Derek Jeter (.412/.444/.529, series-high 7 hits), and Johnny Damon (.745, 5 hits, 3 for 3 on SB). I was surprised to see Nick Swisher on there especially with the tough start he had to the series, but he has really come on as of late. The worst hitters have been Mark Teixeira (1-14), Melky Cabrera and Robinson Cano (combined 4-28, 1 run, 6 K, 0 BB)

Key Phillies Hitters:



For the Phillies, the biggest hitters have been Chase Utley (1.286 OPS, Phillies-high 3 HR and 4 RBI), Jayson Werth (.308/.438/.769, 2 HR), and Carlos Ruiz (1.067 OPS). Their worst hitters have been Ryan Howard (0 BB, 10 K), Raul Ibanez (0 BB, 9 K), and Jimmy Rollins (.586 OPS, 0 XBH after his 5-game prediction). The Phillies have only hit solo home runs this series.

Key Yankees Pitchers:



Mariano Rivera has been his normal great self and Damaso Marte has been their most reliable set-up man. A.J. Burnett was great in his first start and tries to follow that up tonight. CC Sabathia has been really good in two starts but only has a loss and a no-decision to show for it.

Key Phillies Pitchers:



The Phillies bullpen outside of Brad Lidge has not been bad. Should the Phillies have thrown Cliff Lee on short rest? If Brad Lidge had held onto the game last night, I don't think that decision would have been questioned. But it's all on him tonight.