Yankees manager Joe Girardi (FSY) chose the Game 2 winner over Chad Gaudin (FSY) and could start Andy Pettitte (FSY) on short rest in Game 6 if the Series returns to New York. Burnett beat Pedro Martinez (FSY) in Game 2 and is 4-0 with a 2.33 ERA in four career starts on short rest.

Game 2 winner Cliff Lee (FSY) pitches Game 5 for the defending champion Phillies. He has a 0.54 ERA on four postseason starts. New York is seeking its first title since 2000 and leads the Series 2-1.

According to STATS, no team has won the Series using just three postseason starters since the 1991 Minnesota Twins.