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.
Kätlin Laas of Big Brother Finland will trade places with Cathy Remperas of Pinoy Big Brother for the Big Swap of PBB Double Up.
The 22-year-old Finnish housemate is a food processing worker and has admitted that she is not that fluent in English. On the other hand, the Charming Babe from Bohol, Cathy Remperas is a registered nurse.