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[Arnold Schnitzer]

The difference in game 4? A-Rod's bat woke up, Ryan Howard's didn't.

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Arnold Schnitzer

The difference in game 4? A-Rod's bat woke up, Ryan Howard's didn't.

The Yank's pitching woke up too buddy!.. Can't score if you can't hit!

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by Arnold Schnitzer

The difference in game 4? A-Rod's bat woke up, Ryan Howard's didn't.

Well, up to that point in the series, A-Rod only had one hit (a home run). I'll agree on this, certainly the high-dollar players weren't getting it done.

I'd say the difference, without question, in game 4 was Johnny Damon. With two quick outs from Lidge at the top of the 9th., Damon ends up working the pitch count and then drives the ball for a hit. He then stole 2nd. bass, and then third (because the Phill's were playing the shift). Without Damon's heads-up at-bat and bass running, who knows what happens in the bottom of the 9th. in game 4?

I'm just sayin'...