Game 1 of the 2009 World Series was full of many firsts at Yankee Stadium. The First Lady, Michelle Obama, watched from the mound as the ceremonial first pitch marked the beginning of the series. Cliff Lee's World Series start earned him the record of 10 strikeouts, 0 earned runs, and no walks, a first in World Series history. Additionally, the Yankees lost at home for the first time this postseason as the Phillies clinched Game 1.
New York hosts Game 2 tonight, as Phillies pitcher Pedro Martinez battles against Yankees pitcher A.J. Burnett. Tonight's favorable weather conditions, as well as the demise of first game jitters, should make for a more compelling series battle, something fans on both ends have been anticipating.
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