I'm not going to say this World Series is over yet, but after Ryan Howard just unloaded on a three-run moonshot to left, my "Phils in 5" prediction looks like a pretty good bet.

It's only the top of the 5th, but it's 5-1 Phils. Other than a solo home run to Carl Crawford, Joe Blanton has looked superb.

A four-run lead with a team that can see the finish line - and a team that has a strong bullpen - would appear to have a good chance of holding up.

If that's the case, the Phils are up 3-1 in the series with Cole Hamels on the mound Monday. The ball in the ace's hands with a chance to clinch a World Championship?

Let's just say this: the way the things at the moment, I wouldn't make any plans for Halloween. A Friday holiday sounds as good as any day for a certain team to have a certain celebration (it starts with a "P") down Broad Street.

Uh oh - Eric Hinske just hit a home run to Camden. 5-2.

As Jimmy Rollins likes to say, nothing comes easy in Philly...

But wait. Joe Blanton - yes, JOE BLANTON - has answered back with a solo shot of his own. Wow.