The Yanks just beat Florida 6-1 in Game 3, despite a 39 minute rain delay. Once again they take a 2-1 series lead, beating their opponent's ace. Rob Neyer has been saying that the team that draws the most walks and hits the most homers will win the series, and so far, he looks to be on the money. The Marlins speed and defense are terrific, but when the Yankees start walking and homering they rarely lose, given the quality of their starting pitching. Speaking of starting pitching, Josh Beckett did not disappoint tonight - his stuff was terrific and he struck out 10, allowing only 3 hits--all by Jeter. He did walk in a run, though. Mike Mussina was absolutely terrific too though, and he finally got a win, which made me extremely happy. I'm tired of hearing that Mussina can't win big games from people who really don't know what they're talking about. (And who apparently didn't watch the 1997 ALCS) It's Clemens vs. Pavano tomorrow in Game 4, a matchup that definitely favors Noo Yawk. I wouldn't dare count out this Florida team after the swath of destruction they've left behind them in the National League, but the Yankees ain't the Cubbies, and a 3-1 lead with 2 games still to go back in the Bronx would be awfully rough to deal with.
In other news...
For some strange reason I've been really drawn to old King Crimson albums lately. They're sort of the only prog/art-rock that doesn't suck or make you feel embarassed to listen to (unless you consider Frank Zappa prog-rock), as they rock pretty damned hard and rarely sing about The Hobbit. Yes could really play their instruments, but they never kicked ass the way 21st Century Schizoid Man or Lark's Tongues In Aspic, Part 2 do. It's also safe to say that they're the only band in the genre still making compelling music people take seriously. Anyway, I like 'em.
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