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sports.espn.go.com - 26 days ago

World Series: New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies warned after third Alex Rodriguez plunking

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The Phillies and Yankees were warned about throwing inside after New York's Alex Rodriguez was hit in the back by Joe Blanton in the first inning of Game 4 -- tying the World Series record by getting hit for the third time.

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yankees.lhblogs.com - 26 days ago

World Series Game 4: Yankees at Phillies

— yankees.lhblogs.com — YANKEES Lineup TBA Pitching: LHP CC Sabathia (3-1, 1.57 ERA in postseason) PHILLIES Lineup TBA Pitching: RHP... Joe Blanton (0-0, 4.66 ERA in postseason) TIME/TV: 8:20 p.m., FOX WEATHER: There may be some rain this afternoon but it looks ... (more) World Series Game 4: Yankees at Phillies

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nydailynews.com - 26 days ago

A-Rod all about quality, not quantity in Series

— nydailynews.com — Remember when Alex Rodriguez was 0-for-8 with six strikeouts in the World Series? Well, don’t look now,... but A-Rod is one big game away from being the MVP of the Fall Classic. One night after his two-run home run helped the Yankees mount a ... (more) A-Rod all about quality, not quantity in Series

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myteamrivals.typepad.com - 26 days ago

Phillies First Pitch: World Series Game 4 Yankees vs. Phillies 11/1/09: Lineups and Game Chat

— myteamrivals.typepad.com —  The Philadelphia Phillies look to even up the 2009 World Series after dropping two games in a... row to the New York Yankees. C.C. Sabathia will pitch on 3 days rest while the Phillies will counter with right hander Joe Blanton. Tonight's game is a must win for the Phillies as they can ... (more) Phillies First Pitch: World Series Game 4 Yankees vs. ...

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No, You're a Towel:  Thoughts on the Yanks' Game 4 win + Game 5 pitching matchup

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Thoughts on the Yanks' Game 4 win + Game 5 pitching matchup
No, You're a Towel — ... Here are a few postgame thoughts. A-Rod got plunked in the first inning for the 3rd time in as many games, prompting a warning from the umpire to both teams. Not sure if this was necessary. The Yankees were already up 1-0 and Damon was on 3rd base. Why would Joe Blanton want to put another man on base and risk giving up a huge first inning? The answer: he wouldn't. It wasn't intentional. But A-Rod's reaction more or less prompted it, so the warning was given; fortunately, no further action was taken. ...