Game six tonight should be a good one. Both teams send veteran pitchers to the mound who know how to win, especially in the playoffs. Andy Pettitte is the all time leader in postseason wins with 17. Pedro Martinez has a 6-2 career playoff record with a 3.40 ERA. Both pitchers have won on the big stage in October and know how to handle the pressure of the World Series. Both are closing in on 40 years of age but have preformed well in the playoffs so far.

Tonight's game will come down to which pitcher can last longer. Pettitte is working on short rest while Martinez is pitching on the shortest rest he has had this playoff season. If tonight's game comes down to the bullpens the advantage has to go to the Phillies. The Yankee's bullpen has been a disaster this postseason except for Rivera. Joba Chamberlain and Phil Hughes have been big disappointments after having outstanding regular seasons. The Phillies bullpen has been a pleasant surprise after struggling during the regular season.

Offensively both teams are clicking. Chase Utley should be the series MVP regardless if the Phillies win it or not. He tied Reggie Jackson's mark for home runs in the World Series in game 5. Ryan Howard continues to struggle and can set the record for most strikeouts in the World Series with one more tonight. You have to figure he is due for a breakout game and that could be bad news for the Yankees if he does. Alex Rodriguez has regained his postseason form after struggling the first two games. Mark Teixeira has had a miserable postseason so far and the Yankees need him to get right in order to take pressure off the rest of the lineup, especially Rodriguez.

Look for a close game and possibly extra innings tonight. If Pettitte can give the Yankees 7 innings then the chances are the Yankees will be celebrating their 27 World Championship. If Pedro can handle the pressure of pitching in a hostel stadium against a team he once called his daddy and make it past the 6th inning then all bets are off. However, I'm taking the Yankees tonight in a close game....I'll even make a prediction....Yankees 5 Phillies 3. Enjoy the game...it should be a good one.