Lee Pitches Phillies Past Rockies in Game 1

Left-hander strikes out five as Philadelphia cruises to 5-1 victory

By Will McCahill, Newser Staff

Posted Oct 7, 2009 6:08 PM CDT

(Newser) – Left-hander Cliff Lee pitched a six-hitter today as the Philadelphia Phillies opened the defense of their World Series title with a 5-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies in Game 1 of their National League playoff series. Lee, a mid-season acquisition given the start over World Series MVP Cole Hamels, got a pair of RBIs from Raul Ibañez in front of a record home crowd.

Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel, left, congratulates starting pitcher Cliff Lee after today's victory. (AP Photo)

Philadelphia Phillies starter Cliff Lee waits to throw to a Colorado Rockies batter in today's ninth inning. (AP Photo)

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cliff Lee reacts after striking out the last Colorado Rockies batter to end today's Game 1. (AP Photo)

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