INSIDER: Derek Jeter went 0-4 in today's game, so he didn't break, or tie Lou Gehrig's record of most hits by a Yankee. But the game was still very exciting, as CC Sabathia tossed another gem, and the Yanks won Game 1 of the day-night double-header 4-1 against the Rays.
The Red Sox lost 5-1 today, so our lead re-extends to 8.5 games and our magic number is trimmed down to 17 for the divsion, and 15 to clinch a playoff berth.
ON THE MOUND:
Early on this game didn't look to promising for the Rays, as in the 1st inning with 2 outs, the AL home-run leader Carlos Pena got hit in the hand. He swung, so it still counted as a strike. He was in a lot of pain, but he stayed in there. But on the very next pitch, he checked his swing but he dropped his bat and felt excruciating pain, and immediately left the game.
CC Sabathia pitched yet another great game, going 7 strong innings allowing just a run on 3 hits, striking out a season-high 10 and walking 3, the first time he walked 3 batters since July 18th. Phil Hughes then came in, but he walked Carl Crawford to lead off the inning. A threat to steal as always, Jorge posada signaled for the pitch-out, which was the perfect call as a good throw by Jorge nailed the speedy Crawford at 2nd, to take a little pressure off Hughes. He then got the final 2 outs of the inning for the hold.
So with the Yanks having a 4-1 lead, they brought in Mariano Rivera, making his first appearance since September 1st after battling a minor groin injury. He picked up where he left off and got 3 outs in the 9th, to nail down the win and Mo's 39th save of the year.
THE OFFENSE:
Matt Garza went head-to-head with CC and it was really a pitchers duel until the eighth, when Nick Swisher led off with a walk. Then Mark Teixeira singled, but on an error he advanced to 2nd to put runners on 2nd and 3rd for A-Rod, who the Rays intentionally walked. That loaded the bases for Robinson Cano, who then stepped up and lofted a sac-fly, to put the Yanks ahead 2-1. Then Jorge Posada would line an RBI single down the line in right to make it 3-1, and finally Eric Hinske hit a sac fly as well to make it 4-1, which would be the final score.
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The Red Sox lost 5-1 today, so our lead re-extends to 8.5 games and our magic number is trimmed down to 17 for the divsion, and 15 to clinch a playoff berth.
ON THE MOUND:
Early on this game didn't look to promising for the Rays, as in the 1st inning with 2 outs, the AL home-run leader Carlos Pena got hit in the hand. He swung, so it still counted as a strike. He was in a lot of pain, but he stayed in there. But on the very next pitch, he checked his swing but he dropped his bat and felt excruciating pain, and immediately left the game.
CC Sabathia pitched yet another great game, going 7 strong innings allowing just a run on 3 hits, striking out a season-high 10 and walking 3, the first time he walked 3 batters since July 18th. Phil Hughes then came in, but he walked Carl Crawford to lead off the inning. A threat to steal as always, Jorge posada signaled for the pitch-out, which was the perfect call as a good throw by Jorge nailed the speedy Crawford at 2nd, to take a little pressure off Hughes. He then got the final 2 outs of the inning for the hold.
So with the Yanks having a 4-1 lead, they brought in Mariano Rivera, making his first appearance since September 1st after battling a minor groin injury. He picked up where he left off and got 3 outs in the 9th, to nail down the win and Mo's 39th save of the year.
THE OFFENSE:
Matt Garza went head-to-head with CC and it was really a pitchers duel until the eighth, when Nick Swisher led off with a walk. Then Mark Teixeira singled, but on an error he advanced to 2nd to put runners on 2nd and 3rd for A-Rod, who the Rays intentionally walked. That loaded the bases for Robinson Cano, who then stepped up and lofted a sac-fly, to put the Yanks ahead 2-1. Then Jorge Posada would line an RBI single down the line in right to make it 3-1, and finally Eric Hinske hit a sac fly as well to make it 4-1, which would be the final score.
Original Story:
http://adiehardyankeesfan.blogspot.co...
