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Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:24 pm EDT

Two homers for Chase Utley, who looks slick — especially his hair

By David Brown

What a night for Chase Utley(notes), who set a major league record and hit a pair of home runs to help the Phillies beat the Yankees 6-1 in Game 1 of the World Series.

Utley drew a walk in the first inning to reach base for the 26th consecutive playoff game. In the third, Utley got just enough on a CC Sabathia(notes) pitch to homer to right field. The at-bat, which lasted nine pitches and included five foul balls, was masterful.

Utley followed up in the sixth with another homer — this was a no-doubter — to the bleachers in right field, giving the Phillies and Cliff Lee(notes) a 2-0 lead.

"I was able to get two pitches to hit and I didn't miss them," Utley said.

And what about the Phillies' supposed underdog status?

"We have confidence," he said. "We know we have a good team."

Pretty good for a guy supposedly nursing injuries. Utley also had a big opener in the World Series last season, homering against the Rays in Game 1.

But if you haven't seen Utley with his batting helmet off before, you might be wondering: What's up with the greasy kids stuff in his hair?

At first it looks like he has an uncontrollable sweating problem above the neck, but it's not his glands. In case you missed the reports last season, Utley uses something called LA Looks hair gel to ensure he never has "hat hair." This recently was confired by Philly fan @Aprouja, who has heard Utley say as much in a radio interview.

Real slick, Chase. And it's a hit with fellow major leaguers like Mariners left-hander Ryan Rowland-Smith(notes).

Related: Chase Utley, Cliff Lee, CC Sabathia, 2009 postseason on the Stew, 2009 World Series on the Stew

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  1. AlF
    1. Posted by AlF Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:37 pm EDT

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    I just want to know what the hell is joe doing,hughs blew game 5 against the angels along with joba,and tonight first two he faced he walks.The yankees better do something other wise this series will end in philly
  2. Cory
    2. Posted by Cory Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:38 pm EDT

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    Come on.. he's the man
  3. kuuleialoha1
    3. Posted by kuuleialoha1 Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:45 pm EDT

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    Cheaters never prosper.
  4. Jonathan Young
    4. Posted by Jonathan Young Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:49 pm EDT

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    Blame it on the rain
  5. GottaGoWithMo
    5. Posted by GottaGoWithMo Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:56 pm EDT

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    The Yankees don't play well in the rain....they haven't all season long....especially Sabathia....They shouldn't have a problem vs. Martinez and Hamels....but Burnett has to be on his game....I like him and I think he can do it...GO YANKEES!!!
  6. Mr. Michaels
    6. Posted by Mr. Michaels Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:58 pm EDT

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    Is that Utley or Mike Ness?
  7. Mikey
    7. Posted by Mikey Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:00 pm EDT

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    World Champions....World Bleeping Champions
  8. Supereville
    8. Posted by Supereville Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:01 pm EDT

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    he's waiting for the Ax girls to jumps him and give him pomade instead.
  9. g.b.
    9. Posted by g.b. Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:05 pm EDT

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    so far it has been the Cliff Lee Show.......it also seems as if the Phillies have a lot more speed doesn't it?
  10. R.M.
    10. Posted by R.M. Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:10 pm EDT

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    Get the broom!!!!!!!!!!
  11. R.M.
    11. Posted by R.M. Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:11 pm EDT

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    Ny Lost Ha!!!!!!!!
  12. DJ
    12. Posted by DJ Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:30 pm EDT

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    Little did you know, that's actually not hair. It's a helmet.
  13. flyersmikey
    13. Posted by flyersmikey Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:32 pm EDT

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    Cliff freaking lee!!!!!!!!!!!! and chase utley you are the man
  14. R.M.
    14. Posted by R.M. Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:33 pm EDT

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    Leeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!! cc fat boomba!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  15. pokercards61
    15. Posted by pokercards61 Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:33 pm EDT

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    Ny who ha ha ha
  16. pokercards61
    16. Posted by pokercards61 Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:34 pm EDT

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    Ny stinks and they have the most useless fans how bad are they no support they really suck the fans
  17. Rob
    17. Posted by Rob Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:35 pm EDT

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    Total Domination!!! I totally didn't expect this, but I will certaintly take it...GO Phills!!! Cliff Lee is unstoppable!!
  18. Hombre
    18. Posted by Hombre Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:35 pm EDT

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    Whats up ....steriod dealer on vacation? Love watching the Yankees get their butt kicked. CC got whooped...series over in Philly!! A 1/2 billion dollar bust Steinbrenners....love it!
  19. pokercards61
    19. Posted by pokercards61 Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:35 pm EDT

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    ny is done we win in 4
  20. pokercards61
    20. Posted by pokercards61 Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:36 pm EDT

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    ny is done we win in 4
  21. pokercards61
    21. Posted by pokercards61 Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:37 pm EDT

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    Leeeeee
  22. Stauffer
    22. Posted by Stauffer Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:37 pm EDT

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    GottaGoWithMo- 'the Yankees don't play well in the rain'.......baseball is played outside!! Learn how to play in the rain!!
  23. Hombre
    23. Posted by Hombre Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:39 pm EDT

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    Joe Buck looks like he's ready to cry.....freaking homer!!!
  24. lardy125
    24. Posted by lardy125 Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:39 pm EDT

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    That was a first-rate azz whoopin!
  25. vanparty
    25. Posted by vanparty Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:40 pm EDT

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    NY fans sittin on their friggin asses during a World friggin Series game. Yeah, really looks like the Phils are a fluke.......MORONS!. 1 down 3 to go, to disspose of these NY frauds.

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