Ryan Howard to Start on One Day Rest

Despite playing on Monday night, Ryan Howard plans on playing tonight in Game 6 of the World Series on one day of rest. Manager Charlie Manuel said it wasn't even debatable, as Howard will have all off-season to rest from playing two games in three games. Despite pitchers often having a full four days rest in between starts, Howard says that one day is good enough for a freakazoid like him.

"My body has healed well and I felt fine yesterday during practice. This is an important game and I am going to do whatever it takes to win this game and force a game 7." When asked if he would play in Game 7 to make it two days in a row and three out of four, Howard said he is just focusing on Game 6 right now and he'll see how his body feels afterwards. Howard went 0-4 on Monday, after starting on both Saturday and Sunday.

The Phillies have been in desperation mode ever since they lost game 4 to go down three games to one. Not only are they starting Ryan Howard, but they are also considering using Cliff Lee out of the bullpen if need be. "This is the World Series so we have to do what we have to do" said Lee. The Phillies players got a lot of rest during the regular season by playing the Washington Nationals and New York Mets within their division, so they hope that helps in their healing from game to game. Andy Pettite will be starting for the Yankees with three days rest tonight.