After pitching dominated the first two games in the Bronx, the Yankees and defending champion Phillies flexed their muscles, combining for six home runs at cozy Citizens Bank Park. Jayson Werth(notes) connected twice for Philadelphia.
Rain affected the Series schedule in Philly for the second consecutive year, delaying the start by 1 hour, 20 minutes. Once they hit the field In front of their boisterous fans, the Phillies built a 3-0 lead—but it was squandered by a struggling Cole Hamels(notes), last year’s World Series MVP.
A slumping Nick Swisher(notes) and pinch-hitter Hideki Matsui(notes) also went deep for the Bronx Bombers, while Johnny Damon(notes) hit a tiebreaking, two-run double.
After pitching dominated the first two games in the Bronx, the Yankees and defending champion Phillies flexed their muscles, combining for six home runs at cozy Citizens Bank Park. Jayson Werth(notes) connected twice for Philadelphia.