Utley ties Mr. October’s record

There are several players in the Yankees dugout who could win the MVP if they win the series. In the Phillies’ dugout, the choice has already been made.

With another two-home run game, Phillies second baseman Chase Utley hit his fourth and fifth home runs of the series -- tying Reggie Jackson for the most home runs in a World Series. This also ties the record for the most homers in a single postseason series, tying Jackson (who did it in ‘77 against the Dodgers), Ken Griffey Jr. (1995), and Juan Gonzalez (1996). With six total playoff homers, Utley is only two behind the record for a singe playoffs, a record which is shared by Barry Bonds and Carlos Beltran (8).

Utley has hit four home runs and is 4-7 in the Phillies’ two wins, while he is only 2-11 with one homer in their three loses.

For Joe Girardi’s sake, he better hope that either Pettite or Sabathia gets in done in Game 6 or 7. His knock from the beginning has been that he over-manages the game and gets himself into trouble. Well now he’s in a spot where his final two starters of the season will be throwing with a full day’s rest less than the Phillies’ pitchers, and Sabathia might have to pitch in back-to-back starts with only three days rest. Considering that they could have lengthened the rotation after they went up 3-1, Girardi is in position to get absolutely destroyed if the Yankees lose the series.