Strike Three Called

Before we move on to the World Series, I just want to point out a glaring similarity between the NLCS and the ALCS. Both series ended with the losing team's best hitter at the plate taking a called third strike. That would be Ryan Howard for the Phillies and Alex Rodriguez for the Yanks.

How embarrassing.

Literally the entire season is riding on your final pitch, and you leave your bat on your shoulder? Howard: "I thought it was a ball."

OK, now go think about that ball for the next five months on your living room couch.

Realistically, A Rod and the Yankees had no chance - two outs in the ninth, bases empty, down by 5. But the Phillies were only down a run, the tying run was in scoring position and the winning run was on base.

Ryan! What a choke. We're so proud of our Pickled Peckler!