Arod Looks For His First World Series Ring

Alex Rodriguez really struggled during his first 8 at bats in the Series, but has turned it around going 4 for his last 10 with 1 HR, and 6 RBI.

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Alex has also collected three doubles, as he has been more clutch than he ever dreamed of.

He got the game winning hit in game 4 with a 2 out RBI double in the 9th off of Phillies Brad Lidge, and didn't stop there.

In the Yankees game 5 loss A. Rodriguez was 2 for 4 with 3 RBI, and two doubles.

Although New York lost the last game you have to be impressed by the turnaround of this player in the post season.

Alex has given such a spark out of the #4 hole, and he could be a difference maker in tonight's game that could possible spell the end of the Philadelphia Phillies.

His numbers altogether for the 2009 playoffs are now at 18 for 50 with 6 home runs 18 runs batted in for a .360 average in 14 games played.

He has definitely been the guy on this ball club this year, and lets hope that carries on into a 27th World Title.

The Yankees manager Joe Girardi has faced a lot of criticism as of late, but could win his first crown as a manager.

We all know Joe was a big part of 3 championships for the Bronx Bombers as a catcher, but now could be on a elite list as a skipper.

He hands the ball over to a veteran left hander who could pack on one more win to his Major League Baseball record of 17 career post season wins.

The New York Yankees have relied on Andy Pettitte for so long, and he will look to continue his legacy in game 6.




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A. Pettitte threw the ball very well in game 3 after allowing 3 runs in the 2nd inning.

Andy ended up working 6 innings allowing 4 runs on 6 hits striking out 7 to earn the win.

For people who are worried about this man pitching on three days rest you have to also remember who this guy is.

This is a guy who has pitched the big game countless times.

He will not back down from the October spotlight, and will be tough for the Phillies to solve.

On Philadelphia's side they have to pray that Pedro Martinez can maintain a lead through the first 5 or 6 innings, because once the major league hitters get a 2nd and 3rd look at him it could be devastating.

The Yankees roll into tonight's game which starts at 7:57 pm eastern time ready to capture glory in the first year of the new Yankee Stadium.

If New York can pull it off what a moment it would be in the Bronx, so many players could finally get a chance to enjoy the champagne, and be a part of Baseball history.