For the first time in history, two Arkansan pitchers started opposite each other in the World Series, and two former Hogs faced each other in the World Series.
Cliff Lee, a Benton native and former Razorback, and AJ Burnett, from North Little Rock, both took the mound last night looking for their 2nd Series wins (Lee won game 1, Burnett won game 2). Burnett was chased in the 3rd, officially going 2 innings and giving up 6 runs on 4 hits and 4 walks, with 2 strikeouts. Lee got the win as the Phillies pushed the series to a game 6 and back to Yankee Stadium. He went 7, giving up 5 runs on 7 hits, with 3 walks and 3 strikeouts.
Former Razorback Eric Hinske became only the 2nd player in history to appear in 3 straight World Series with 3 different teams (Boston 07, Tampa Bay 08, New York 09). He pinch hit in the 5th inning and was walked by Cliff Lee. He later scored on a Johnny Damon groundout.
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