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The pitching match-up of the year. The former Philadelphia Phillies SP - Cole Hamels vs. Young Prospect SP - Aaron Nola. While most expected a low-scoring affair, the Phillies got to the former pitcher quickly in the first inning.

Jefry Marte started off the 1st inning with a monster moon-shot of a Home Run. Marte Hit: 1 R, 1 H, 2 RBI, 0 RBI, 0 BB, 1 K on 5 AB.

Cesar Hernandez finally had a huge game at the plate, tallying 3 total hits in the game including a triple. Cesar, who was arguably the most consistent hitter on the team during the regular season, has had a quiet off-season thus far. Hernandez hit: 1 R, 3 H, 1 RBI, 0 BB, 0K on 5 AB.

Both Nick Williams and Odubel Herrera hit doubles in the 2nd Inning putting the Phillies way out in front.

Williams hit: 1 R, 1H, 2 RBI, 0 BB, 3 K on 4 AB

Herrera hit: 2 R, 2 H, 0 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K on 5 AB

Aaron Altherr also had a great game behind the plate. The half German - half American (And one of the reasons I am a Phillies Fan in real life) hit: 1 R, 1 H, 2 RBI, 0 BB, 1 K on 4 AB.

While the bats continue to work. Pitching has been a problem area in the past few games.

Aaron Nola only was able to pitch 4.2 IP and pitched: 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 6 K on 75 pitches before he left the game with an Injury. There has been no word on the seriousness of the injury but I assume that the youngster will no longer be available this post season. This has really hurt the team as Vince Velasquez also went down the night before with an injury.

Zach Eflin struggled as well, but was able to record the win. Eflin pitched 1.2 IP, 3 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, 1 HR.

However, Michael Lorenzo was able to come in and close out the game against the Rangers. Lorenzo pitched 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2K, 0 HR on 16 pitches.

The Phillies lead the Rangers 2-0 in the World Series.