Lee to Start Against Yankees
Monday, Oct 26, 2009 | Updated 7:02 AM EST
AP
Philadelphia Phillies' Cliff Lee will pitch against the Yankees in game one of the World Series.
Cliff Lee will start Game 1 of the World Series for the Philadelphia Phillies when they play the Yankees on Wednesday.
The left-hander has been dominant in the postseason, going 2-0 with an 0.74 ERA in three starts. Manager Charlie Manuel made the announcement Sunday.
Lee will take the mound Wednesday night in New York.
Manuel hasn't set the rest of his rotation. Pedro Martinez or Cole Hamels are the candidates to pitch Game 2. By pitching the opener, Lee could get three starts if needed, and Manuel said he would consider using his ace on three days' rest.
Lee was the AL Cy Young Award winner last year with Cleveland. He joined the Phillies in a trade and went 7-4 with a 3.39 ERA in 12 starts.
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Posted Sunday, Oct 25, 2009 - 5:57 PM EST
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