The Fall Classic

Did you SEE that finish last night at Citizen's Bank Ballpark??

That crazy bottom of the 9th is exactly why baseball fans refer to the World Series as the Fall Classic. It's moments like those that won it for the Phillies that will be etched in memory. I've lovin' this!

Really, I don't know who to root for in this Series. Who isn't touched by Tampa's miracle story, how they are on the verge of going, literally, from worst to best in just one year's time? But then again, those Phillies have a story of their own, having been under the radar all season long.

I thought this would be a superb series, and last night sure proved why. These are two very potent teams, with strengths in different areas. Tampa Bay has the starting pitching and can flat out fly while Philadelphia can flat out hit. This is no A-Rod-Jeter World Series or a Manny-Big Papi World Series, this is the Utley-Howard World Series and the Longoria-Crawford World Series. Joe Madden and Charlie Manuel are incredibly different managers. The former, as shown last night, can get very creative. The latter, is subtle, but will become intense when necessary.

I think that this Series will go the full 7 because neither side has a clear edge on the other. The youngsters are not blinded by the limelight at all. They all seem to be enjoying it. I'm enjoying it too.

But I do hope that matinee World Series games will make a return sometime soon...

I'm tired of having to go to bed in the 5th inning!

-D