Philadelphia, PA (My Sportsbook) - Derek Jeter and Johnny Damon singled in runs during the fifth inning, giving the New York Yankees a 4-2 lead over Philadelphia after six frames in Game 4 of the World Series.

The Yankees, aiming for their 27th title, lead the best-of-seven series, 2-1, over the defending World Series champions.

New York starting pitcher CC Sabathia, working on three days' rest following a Game 1 loss, was still in the game through six frames.

Phillies starting pitcher Joe Blanton retired 11 straight hitters until trouble found the right-hander in the fifth. Nick Swisher walked on four pitches and Melky Cabrera legged out an infield single up the middle. After Sabathia struck out, Jeter hit a bouncer under the glove a diving Jimmy Rollins at shortstop, giving New York a 3-2 edge. Damon followed with an RBI hit to right field, and Jayson Werth's throw home was off line.

Blanton was lifted for a pinch-hitter in the sixth inning.

The Yankees replaced Cabrera in center field with Brett Gardner in the bottom of the sixth. Cabrera appeared to hurt his hamstring while running out a ground ball in the sixth.

Prior to the Yankees taking the lead, the Phillies tied the game the previous frame, thanks in part to a blown call from home plate umpire Mike Everitt. Ryan Howard singled and stole second before Pedro Feliz laced a one-out single to left field. Damon's throw home was on target, but the ball eluded catcher Jorge Posada. Replays showed Howard never touched home as his right leg dragged above it instead of making contact with the plate.

The Yankees parlayed a pair of hits for two first-inning runs. Coming off an 8-5 victory Saturday night, the Yankees jumped out early on Blanton as Jeter legged out an infield single and Damon doubled to right field. Mark Teixeira followed with an RBI groundout to first.

Alex Rodriguez was then hit by a pitch for the third time in two nights, this time in the back. Everitt warned both benches, and Posada followed with a sacrifice fly to left field, scoring when Raul Ibanez bounced a throw to the plate past catcher Carlos Ruiz.

Sabathia gave up back-to-back doubles in the bottom of the first to Shane Victorino and Chase Utley.