AJ Burnett’s night is done in just 2-plus innings. He leaves with a 5-1 deficit and two men on base. This is not the way to clinch a World Series title.
For the Phillies, getting a big lead is key because it could put them in a posiiton to pull Cliff Lee after six innings. That would give him a better shot to be rested for a potential Game 7, which he will have to start. The Phillies have no better options.
