Phillies take game 1

Well, that was a comforting game for myself and the Philly nation. The phillies looked like composed, collected, confident champions. The Yankees on the other hand looked up tight and tense. You could see it in their body language throughout the game. Perhaps it was the fact that Cliff Lee continues to shut down teams in this post season.Did anyone see those two plays he made also? The most casual catch in WS history id say.


CC came out throwing, dont get it twisted. he actually had a decent night up until late. However it doesnt matter how many tuns you allow, if your teams cant make any of them up. Utley took the big man deep twice and exemplified what the Phillies have done all year, hit the long ball. 68% of their wins this year have come off the homerun, so why not keep hitting them.


I feel great going into tonight game. I feel like there is a tremendous amount of pressure lifted off of Pedro's shoulders and I look for him to step up to the challenge of beating these Yankees.

by the way, cool fact: Charlie Manuel has filled out his lineup card with the exact same pen since last season. Its just another piece of the puzzle. This guy.

Wow. The Phillies.