Even the rain couldn't delay the inevitable.

The Phillies did their best to protect their starter Cole Hamels, including two home runs by Jayson Werth, but in the end it just wasn't enough as the Yankees came from down 3-0 to win the game 8-5. Alex Rodriguez hit his first home run of the World Series, Nick Swisher had some timely hits including a home run, and the Yankees took advantage of Hamels' struggles, breaking him down in the middle innings to take the lead for good.

Phillies manager Charlie Manuel tabbed Joe Blanton as the Game 4 starter, while the Yankees will pitch ace C.C. Sabathia on 3 days' rest (and why wouldn't you; he's been absolutely unstoppable on short rest in the last two postseasons). If Blanton can out-duel Sabathia, it would be a massive victory for the Phillies, who desperately need to avoid going down 3-1 going back to the Bronx. If the Yankees pull it out though, you can go ahead and cue the Sinatra - the Series is essentially over.