Yankees, Phillies Fight For Playoff Lives

from National Public Radio

The New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies met in last year's World Series. And they were most people's pick to face off again this year. But now both teams are struggling. Down 3-1 in their respective League Championship Series, the Yankees and Phillies won Game 5 to stave off a surprising early exits. But they still have a long way to go. Robert Siegel talks with sportswriter Stefan Fatsis about the baseball playoffs.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, October 22, 2010