Results tagged “gametwo”

At first glance it is easy to draw the parallel between the 2007 Yankees and the 2006 team. Once again the Yankees’ bats are the strength of their team and once again they are facing an underrated team from the AL Central with very good pitching. But, as much as the parallel works, there are three key differences with this Yankees team that makes a repeat of last year’s first round flameout unlikely.

The fans love it, the managers hate it and the players are mostly ambivalent; it’s the return of the Subway Series. One way or another Mets’ or Yankees’ fans will be able to claim bragging rights on Monday... or at least until the two teams meet again in July.

Of course, the headlines of the week were congested with baseball talk, but it could be the defining moment of the entire regular season for both teams. One thing is for certain with the Pats' fans on Sunday - they will be distracted by the impending Game Two of the World Series (listed as a 7:30 p.m. 'start'). Another sure bet for their fans: Alcohol will be involved (joke, people).