The New York Yankees ride the crest of a power driven nine game wave. Championship cred returned with the MVP, go figure. Tonight, the Bombers start an intriguing series with the World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies. (Not exactly music to the ear in the South Bronx.)
The Phillies have heard about New York's new crib. "It's a new, expensive ballpark," said Chase Utley. "It's a great place to hit. So I'm excited to get started there."--(AP) The NL's highest scoring offense is licking it's chops. "They are hitting a lot of home runs there. Hopefully we can tee off on some."--(Phillies skipper, Charlie Manuel.)
The Yankees' pitching was bludgeoned in the first home stand as long flies flew off opponents bats. Collective breaths were held as wind experts were consulted. Would the huge off season pitching binge be sabotaged by a homer haven? The second home stand starts with a giddy 7-0 record, featuring competent pitching and perpetual Bomber blasts. Home sweet home.
The Phillies arrive with a potent offense and pathetic pitching--6.31 ERA worst in the majors. The new Yankee Stadium sets the stage for an offensive binge. Time to "tee it up."
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