By Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com
Chase Utley waited through a one-week layoff, the lineup introductions and the Backstreet Boys' take on the National Anthem.
And then, just 14 pitches into the 2008 World Series between Utley's Phillies and the Rays, he used one swing of the bat to prove rust would not be a factor in Game 1 on Wednesday night.
Utley's two-run homer off Rays left-hander Scott Kazmir in the first inning set the tone for the Phillies' eventual 3-2 victory at Tropicana Field.
Not bad for an at-bat that began with a bunt attempt.
"I guess it turned out pretty well," Utley said.
Utley's homer sets tone for Phillies....
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