The Game's Not as Easy as It Looks, Fellas

The Game's Not as Easy as it Looks, Fellas is the sixth episode of the ESPN miniseries The Bronx is Burning. It debuted on August 14, 2007. It was directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik and written by Gordon Greisman.

Plot

In the beginning of the episode, it is announced that Ed Koch defeated Mario Cuomo in the mayoral election. The New York Yankees clinch the AL East and immediately following the team celebration, manager Billy Martin (John Turturro) asks George Steinbrenner (Oliver Platt) for a new contract. Steinbrenner replies that that will be sorted out in the offseason. The Yankees advancce to the ALCS to face the Kansas City Royals for the right to play in the World Series. However, as each game passes, Reggie Jackson (Daniel Sunjata) cannot get a hit.

In Game 7, Martin decides he will bench Reggie. Reggie is not happy with the decision, but reluctantly approves the choice. Reggie shows he cares about his teammates by cheering them on as Martin watches him every time. Late in the game, with the Royals leading 3-1 in the top of the 8th, Martin summons Reggie to pinch-hit, and Reggie drives Willie Randolph in to cut the Royals' lead to 3-2. The Yankees scored 3 more runs in the 9th and won 5-3, sending the Yankees to the 1977 World Series.