Andy Pettitte pitches tonight for the New York Yankees. (You'll need to subscribe to the NYT online to read the story, but the subscription is free.) I have mixed feelings. I love Andy Pettitte but I want the Mets to win.

For those who don't follow America's Pastime (aka Baseball), the New York Mets and the New York Yankees are playing each other in the World Series (baseball's big championship). If the Yankees win tonight, they win it all. If the Mets can win tonight and the next two games, they win it all. The deck is stacked against the Mets, but I'll say it again, I hope they win.

Historically, the Yankees are one of the most interesting teams in baseball. Some of the most colorful and well-loved players were Yankees -- Babe Ruth, Lou Gherig, Mickey Mantle. As a team, they have dominated the sport, and that continues to this day. I can't help but be in awe of them.

But I'm rooting for the Mets for a lot of reasons. I like the National League teams, and the Mets are in the National League. I root for the underdogs, and the Mets are definitely the underdogs. And besides, the Yankees just win too damn much. So that's why I want the Mets to win.

Anyway, I'll be watching tonight. I love Andy Pettitte, but I want the Mets to win.