YANKEES (52-37)
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Matsui DH
Posada C
Cano 2B
Swisher RF
Cabrera CF
Pitching: LHP CC Sabathia (8-6, 3.86)
TIGERS (48-40)
Granderson CF
Polanco 2B
Cabrera 1B
Thames DH
Ordonez RF
Raburn LF
Inge 3B
Laird C
Everett SS
Pitching: RHP Justin Verlander (10-4, 3.38).
Top 1st
Curtis Granderson
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
The play of the night
http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=5593955
Mark Teixeira's GW 3 Run HR in the 7th
Mark Teixeira's GW 3 Run HR in the 7th
Yankees vs Tigers play by play
YANKEES (51-37)
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Matsui DH
Posada C
Cano 2B
Swisher RF
Cabrera CF
Pitching: RHP A.J. Burnett (8-4, 3.77)
TIGERS (48-39)
Granderson CF
Polanco 2B
Cabrera 1B
Thames DH
Thomas RF
Inge 3B
Anderson LF
Laird C
Everett SS
Pitching: LHP Lucas French (1-0, 1.93).
The Yankees have announced that Sergio Mitre will be called up to make the start vs the Orioles on Tuesday, July 21st. Alfredo Aceves will return to the bullpen. I took last weekend off, so I'm back tonight. I hope everyone had a good All-Star break, and we are ready for the 2nd half.
Top 1st
Curtis Granderson lines a double down the RF line on 3 pitches.
Placido Polanco gets jammed on a fastball and grounds it to second for the first out. Granderson to 3rd on 2 pitches.
Miguel Cabrera swings at the first pitch, who grounds it to Jeter for the 2nd out. Granderson scores, 1-0 Tigers.
Marcus Thames singles to left field on 6 pitches.
Clete Thomas walks on 4 pitches, Thames to 2nd.
Brandon Inge lines it hard but right at Cano for the 3rd out on 5 pitches.
AJ Burnett's line:
1.0 IP, 2 hits, 1 run, 1 walk on 21 pitches.
Bottom 1st
Derek Jeter hits a high fly to deep left but falls on the track for the first out on 5 pitches.
Johnny Damon walks on 5 pitches.
Mark Teixeira gets a fastball in and drills it up the middle for a single, Damon to 2nd on 4 pitches.
Alex Rodriguez gets jammed with a fastball in and pops it to center for the 2nd out on 9 pitches.
Hideki Matsui loops one into right and falls in for a single, the play home is not in time. Damon Scores. Matsui to 2nd on the throwing error by Right fielder. Tex to 3rd on 4 pitches. Game tied at 1-1.
Jorge Posada pulls a high fastball and grounds it to 3rd for the final out on 5 pitches.
Lucas French's line:
1.0 IP, 2 hits, 1 run, 1 walk on 32 pitches.
Top 2nd
Josh Anderson walks on 4 pitches.
Gerald Laird(Anderson steals 2nd base, Bad throw by Burnett allows him to go to 3rd) pulls a outside curve to third, Arod fields it and throws to first for the 1st out on 5 pitches.
Adam Everett pops the outside fastball and it goes behind first, Swisher makes the catch for the 2nd out.
Curtis Granderson gets hit by the pitch on 2 pitches.
Placido Polanco slaps the pitch up the middle for a single, Anderson Scores, Granderson to 3rd on 4 pitches. Tigers lead 2-1.
Miguel Cabrera gets jammed on a fastball and grounds to Tex on 2 pitches for the 3rd out.
AJ Burnett's line:
2.0 IP, 3 hits, 2 runs, 2 walks, 1 HBP on 41 pitches.
Bottom 2nd
Robinson Cano hits one to left center, Granderson is under it for the 1st out on 5 pitches.
Nick Swisher called out on strikes on 4 pitches, 2 outs.
Melky Cabrera hits it to center, Granderson makes the catch on 3 pitches for the 3rd out.
Lucas French's line:
2.0 IP, 2 hits, 1 run, 1 K, 1 walk on 44 pitches.
Top 3rd
Marcus Thames swings at the first pitch and grounds it to Arod for the first out.
Clete Thomas hits it to deep left, but falls shy of the wall on 6 pitches for the 2nd out.
Brandon Inge strikes out swinging on the high fastball on 4 pitches for the 3rd out.
AJ Burnett's line:
3.0 IP, 3 hits, 2 runs, 1 K, 2 walks, 1 HBP on 52 pitches
Bottom 3rd
Derek Jeter walks on 7 pitches.
Johnny Damon hits a slow roller to first, goes to 2nd for the force, 1 out on 3 pitches.
Mark Teixeira hits it deep to left field on the first pitch, but shy of the wall for the 2nd out.
Alex Rodriguez pops the pitch up to first, Cabrera under it for the 3rd out on 2 pitches.
Lucas French's line:
3.0 IP, 2 hits, 1 run, 1 K, 2 walks on 56 pitches.
Top 4th
Josh Anderson walks on 6 pitches.
Gerald Laird pops it up to Cano, whos under it for the first out on 3 pitches.
Adam Everett grounds the curveball into the 5-4-3 double play, 3 outs on 2 pitches.
AJ Burnett's line:
4.0 IP, 3 hits, 2 runs, 1 K, 3 walks, 1 HBP on 63 pitches.
Bottom 4th
Hideki Matsui strikes out swinging on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Jorge Posada walks on 6 pitches.
Robinson Cano hits a fastball away and loops it over short for a single. Posada to 2nd on 2 pitches.
Nick Swisher pops the high fastball to Cabrera, who catches it in foul territory for the 2nd out on 4 pitches.
Melky Cabrera flies out to left field on 3 pitches, 3 outs.
Lucas French's line:
4.0 IP, 3 hits, 1 run, 2 K, 3 walks on 75 pitches.
Top 5th
Curtis Granderson homers to right center on 3 pitches. Tigers have a 3-1 lead.
Placido Polanco gets jammed on the fastball and grounds it to Arod for the first out on 5 pitches.
Miguel Cabrera hits it deep to right center, goes off the wall. Melky plays it on the hop and gets Cabrera trying to get a double for the 2nd out on 5 pitches.
Marcus Thames walks on 5 pitches.
Clete Thomas walks on 6 pitches, Thames to 2nd.
Brandon Inge pops the pitch to third, Arod is under it for the 3rd out on 5 pitches.
AJ Burnett's line:
5.0 IP, 5 hits, 3 runs, 1 K, 5 walks, 1 HBP on 92 pitches.
Bottom 5th
Derek Jeter chases the slider and misses for the strikeout on 5 pitches, 1 out.
Johnny Damon lines it into left field for a single on 5 pitches.
Mark Teixeira hits it to left and Anderson lets it go through his legs and it goes passed him. Damon scores on the Error. Tex is credited with a single and a E-7. Tigers lead 3-2 on 2 pitches.
Alex Rodriguez grounds it over the bag at 3rd, Inge tries to backhand it but the throw is low and Arod is safe. E-5 on Inge on 3 pitches.
Hideki Matsui lines it to 2nd but caught and Arod was running on the play and is picked off at 1st for the Double play on 3 pitches, 3 outs.
Lucas French's line:
5.0 IP, 5 hits, 2 runs, 3 K, 3 walks on 93 pitches.
Top 6th
Josh Anderson hits it weakly to Tex, who goes to first for the first out on 6 pitches.
Gerald Laird ripps the hanging curve over third for the single on 3 pitches.
Adam Everett does a hit and run and loops it to center, but Melky races and makes another great play and gets Laird easily at first for the double play, 3 outs on 3 pitches.
AJ Burnett's line:
6.0 IP, 6 hits, 3 runs, 1 K, 5 walks, 1 HBP on 104 pitches.
Bottom 6th
Pitching Change: Fu-Te-Ni replaces Lucas French
Jorge Posada gets a fastball in and ripps it down the line and into the stands for a ground-rule double on 6 pitches.
Robinson Cano gets the slider in and pops it up, Everett under it for the first out on 2 pitches.
Nick Swisher chases the curve down and misses for the strikeout on 4 pitches, 2 outs.
Melky Cabrera singles to left field, Posada thrown out at home on 2 pitches.
Fu-Te-Ni's line:
1.0 IP, 2 hits, 1 K on 14 pitches.
Top 7th
Pitching Change: Phil Hughes replaces AJ Burnett
Curtis Granderson fouls tip the fastball for the strikeout on 6 pitches.
Placido Polanco strikes out swinging on pitch in the dirt, Jorge has to throw to Tex to get the out on 4 pitches.
Miguel Cabrera singles to left field on 3 pitches.
Marcus Thames swings at the curve and singles to left on 4 pitches, Cabrera to 2nd.
Clete Thomas chases the high fastball for the strikeout on 3 pitches, 3 outs.
Phil Hughes's line:
1.0 IP, 2 hits, 3 K on 20 pitches.
Bottom 7th
Pitching Change:Joel Zumaya replaces Fu-Te-Ni
Derek Jeter loops the fastball past Polanco into right for a single on 3 pitches.
Johnny Damon hits one to deep right, Thomas goes back near the wall and gets off his glove as he tries a leaping catch. Jeter to 3rd and Damon stands on 2nd with a double on 3 pitches.
Mark Teixeira hits a boomer to deep right into the lower deck in right for a 3 run HR on 5 pitches. Yankees now have a 5-3 lead. Zumaya threw a 3-1 right into his wheelhouse, Tex knew it was gone. It was a BOMB.
Alex Rodriguez grounds out to short on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Hideki Matsui singles up the middle on 5 pitches.
Jorge Posada just misses it and pops it up to third for the 2nd out on 6 pitches.
Robinson Cano bloops one into left, stays fair down the LF line and into the seats for a Ground-Rule Double, Matsui to 3rd.
Nick Swisher walks on 6 pitches. Bases loaded.
Melky Cabrera chased a bad pitch and grounds to 2nd for the final out on 2 pitches.
Joel Zumaya's line:
1.0 IP, 5 hits, 3 runs, 1 walk on 36 pitches.
Top 8th
Brandon Inge called out on strikes on 5 pitches, 1 out.
Josh Anderson loops a low curve into center for a single on 4 pitches.
Gerald Laird swings and misses on a high fastball on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Pinch Hitter Ramon Santiago replaces Adam Everet
Ramon Santiago(Hughes balks, Anderson to 2nd) called out on strikes on 8 pitches, 3 outs.
Phil Hughes's line:
2.0 IP, 3 hits, 6 K on 40 pitches. Just Nasty.
Bottom 8th
Pitching Change: Zach Miner replaces Joel Zumaya
Game resumed at 11:05 PM
Derek Jeter ripps a single over the shortstop on 4 pitches.
Johnny Damon pops the outside change near 3rd, Inge makes the catch for the 1st out on 3 pitches.
Mark Teixeira pops the slider into foul territory, Inge goes over to make the catch for the 2nd out on 4 pitches.
Alex Rodriguez strikes out swinging on 7 pitches, 3 outs.
Zach Miner's line:
1.0 IP, 1 hit, 1 K on 18 pitches.
Top 9th
Defensive Substition: Brett Gardner replaces Johnny Damon. Melky switches from Center to left. Gardner to Center.
Pitching Change: Mariano Rivera replaces Phil Hughes
Curtis Granderson gets an inside cutter and flies to right field, fairly deep for the first out on 7 pitches.
Placido Polanco pulls a cutter in and drills it down the line and into the seats for a ground-rule double on 5 pitches.
Miguel Cabrera swings at the first pitch up the middle, Jeter makes a nice play going to his left for the 2nd out. Polanco to 3rd.
Marcus Thames swings at the first pitch and pops up to Tex, who makes the catch for the end of the ballgame.
YANKEES WIN! THEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEYANKEEEEESWIN!
Mariano Rivera's line:
1.0 IP, 1 hit on 14 pitches.
WP: Phil Hughes(4-2)
LP: Joel Zumaya(3-3)
SV: Mariano Rivera(24)
Player of the Game: Mark Teixeira
This was a tough choice between him and Phil Hughes, but I'm going with Tex. He went 3-5 including the GW 3 Run HR in the 7th inning to give the Yankees the 5-3 lead.
Goodnight everyone
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Matsui DH
Posada C
Cano 2B
Swisher RF
Cabrera CF
Pitching: RHP A.J. Burnett (8-4, 3.77)
TIGERS (48-39)
Granderson CF
Polanco 2B
Cabrera 1B
Thames DH
Thomas RF
Inge 3B
Anderson LF
Laird C
Everett SS
Pitching: LHP Lucas French (1-0, 1.93).
The Yankees have announced that Sergio Mitre will be called up to make the start vs the Orioles on Tuesday, July 21st. Alfredo Aceves will return to the bullpen. I took last weekend off, so I'm back tonight. I hope everyone had a good All-Star break, and we are ready for the 2nd half.
Top 1st
Curtis Granderson lines a double down the RF line on 3 pitches.
Placido Polanco gets jammed on a fastball and grounds it to second for the first out. Granderson to 3rd on 2 pitches.
Miguel Cabrera swings at the first pitch, who grounds it to Jeter for the 2nd out. Granderson scores, 1-0 Tigers.
Marcus Thames singles to left field on 6 pitches.
Clete Thomas walks on 4 pitches, Thames to 2nd.
Brandon Inge lines it hard but right at Cano for the 3rd out on 5 pitches.
AJ Burnett's line:
1.0 IP, 2 hits, 1 run, 1 walk on 21 pitches.
Bottom 1st
Derek Jeter hits a high fly to deep left but falls on the track for the first out on 5 pitches.
Johnny Damon walks on 5 pitches.
Mark Teixeira gets a fastball in and drills it up the middle for a single, Damon to 2nd on 4 pitches.
Alex Rodriguez gets jammed with a fastball in and pops it to center for the 2nd out on 9 pitches.
Hideki Matsui loops one into right and falls in for a single, the play home is not in time. Damon Scores. Matsui to 2nd on the throwing error by Right fielder. Tex to 3rd on 4 pitches. Game tied at 1-1.
Jorge Posada pulls a high fastball and grounds it to 3rd for the final out on 5 pitches.
Lucas French's line:
1.0 IP, 2 hits, 1 run, 1 walk on 32 pitches.
Top 2nd
Josh Anderson walks on 4 pitches.
Gerald Laird(Anderson steals 2nd base, Bad throw by Burnett allows him to go to 3rd) pulls a outside curve to third, Arod fields it and throws to first for the 1st out on 5 pitches.
Adam Everett pops the outside fastball and it goes behind first, Swisher makes the catch for the 2nd out.
Curtis Granderson gets hit by the pitch on 2 pitches.
Placido Polanco slaps the pitch up the middle for a single, Anderson Scores, Granderson to 3rd on 4 pitches. Tigers lead 2-1.
Miguel Cabrera gets jammed on a fastball and grounds to Tex on 2 pitches for the 3rd out.
AJ Burnett's line:
2.0 IP, 3 hits, 2 runs, 2 walks, 1 HBP on 41 pitches.
Bottom 2nd
Robinson Cano hits one to left center, Granderson is under it for the 1st out on 5 pitches.
Nick Swisher called out on strikes on 4 pitches, 2 outs.
Melky Cabrera hits it to center, Granderson makes the catch on 3 pitches for the 3rd out.
Lucas French's line:
2.0 IP, 2 hits, 1 run, 1 K, 1 walk on 44 pitches.
Top 3rd
Marcus Thames swings at the first pitch and grounds it to Arod for the first out.
Clete Thomas hits it to deep left, but falls shy of the wall on 6 pitches for the 2nd out.
Brandon Inge strikes out swinging on the high fastball on 4 pitches for the 3rd out.
AJ Burnett's line:
3.0 IP, 3 hits, 2 runs, 1 K, 2 walks, 1 HBP on 52 pitches
Bottom 3rd
Derek Jeter walks on 7 pitches.
Johnny Damon hits a slow roller to first, goes to 2nd for the force, 1 out on 3 pitches.
Mark Teixeira hits it deep to left field on the first pitch, but shy of the wall for the 2nd out.
Alex Rodriguez pops the pitch up to first, Cabrera under it for the 3rd out on 2 pitches.
Lucas French's line:
3.0 IP, 2 hits, 1 run, 1 K, 2 walks on 56 pitches.
Top 4th
Josh Anderson walks on 6 pitches.
Gerald Laird pops it up to Cano, whos under it for the first out on 3 pitches.
Adam Everett grounds the curveball into the 5-4-3 double play, 3 outs on 2 pitches.
AJ Burnett's line:
4.0 IP, 3 hits, 2 runs, 1 K, 3 walks, 1 HBP on 63 pitches.
Bottom 4th
Hideki Matsui strikes out swinging on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Jorge Posada walks on 6 pitches.
Robinson Cano hits a fastball away and loops it over short for a single. Posada to 2nd on 2 pitches.
Nick Swisher pops the high fastball to Cabrera, who catches it in foul territory for the 2nd out on 4 pitches.
Melky Cabrera flies out to left field on 3 pitches, 3 outs.
Lucas French's line:
4.0 IP, 3 hits, 1 run, 2 K, 3 walks on 75 pitches.
Top 5th
Curtis Granderson homers to right center on 3 pitches. Tigers have a 3-1 lead.
Placido Polanco gets jammed on the fastball and grounds it to Arod for the first out on 5 pitches.
Miguel Cabrera hits it deep to right center, goes off the wall. Melky plays it on the hop and gets Cabrera trying to get a double for the 2nd out on 5 pitches.
Marcus Thames walks on 5 pitches.
Clete Thomas walks on 6 pitches, Thames to 2nd.
Brandon Inge pops the pitch to third, Arod is under it for the 3rd out on 5 pitches.
AJ Burnett's line:
5.0 IP, 5 hits, 3 runs, 1 K, 5 walks, 1 HBP on 92 pitches.
Bottom 5th
Derek Jeter chases the slider and misses for the strikeout on 5 pitches, 1 out.
Johnny Damon lines it into left field for a single on 5 pitches.
Mark Teixeira hits it to left and Anderson lets it go through his legs and it goes passed him. Damon scores on the Error. Tex is credited with a single and a E-7. Tigers lead 3-2 on 2 pitches.
Alex Rodriguez grounds it over the bag at 3rd, Inge tries to backhand it but the throw is low and Arod is safe. E-5 on Inge on 3 pitches.
Hideki Matsui lines it to 2nd but caught and Arod was running on the play and is picked off at 1st for the Double play on 3 pitches, 3 outs.
Lucas French's line:
5.0 IP, 5 hits, 2 runs, 3 K, 3 walks on 93 pitches.
Top 6th
Josh Anderson hits it weakly to Tex, who goes to first for the first out on 6 pitches.
Gerald Laird ripps the hanging curve over third for the single on 3 pitches.
Adam Everett does a hit and run and loops it to center, but Melky races and makes another great play and gets Laird easily at first for the double play, 3 outs on 3 pitches.
AJ Burnett's line:
6.0 IP, 6 hits, 3 runs, 1 K, 5 walks, 1 HBP on 104 pitches.
Bottom 6th
Pitching Change: Fu-Te-Ni replaces Lucas French
Jorge Posada gets a fastball in and ripps it down the line and into the stands for a ground-rule double on 6 pitches.
Robinson Cano gets the slider in and pops it up, Everett under it for the first out on 2 pitches.
Nick Swisher chases the curve down and misses for the strikeout on 4 pitches, 2 outs.
Melky Cabrera singles to left field, Posada thrown out at home on 2 pitches.
Fu-Te-Ni's line:
1.0 IP, 2 hits, 1 K on 14 pitches.
Top 7th
Pitching Change: Phil Hughes replaces AJ Burnett
Curtis Granderson fouls tip the fastball for the strikeout on 6 pitches.
Placido Polanco strikes out swinging on pitch in the dirt, Jorge has to throw to Tex to get the out on 4 pitches.
Miguel Cabrera singles to left field on 3 pitches.
Marcus Thames swings at the curve and singles to left on 4 pitches, Cabrera to 2nd.
Clete Thomas chases the high fastball for the strikeout on 3 pitches, 3 outs.
Phil Hughes's line:
1.0 IP, 2 hits, 3 K on 20 pitches.
Bottom 7th
Pitching Change:Joel Zumaya replaces Fu-Te-Ni
Derek Jeter loops the fastball past Polanco into right for a single on 3 pitches.
Johnny Damon hits one to deep right, Thomas goes back near the wall and gets off his glove as he tries a leaping catch. Jeter to 3rd and Damon stands on 2nd with a double on 3 pitches.
Mark Teixeira hits a boomer to deep right into the lower deck in right for a 3 run HR on 5 pitches. Yankees now have a 5-3 lead. Zumaya threw a 3-1 right into his wheelhouse, Tex knew it was gone. It was a BOMB.
Alex Rodriguez grounds out to short on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Hideki Matsui singles up the middle on 5 pitches.
Jorge Posada just misses it and pops it up to third for the 2nd out on 6 pitches.
Robinson Cano bloops one into left, stays fair down the LF line and into the seats for a Ground-Rule Double, Matsui to 3rd.
Nick Swisher walks on 6 pitches. Bases loaded.
Melky Cabrera chased a bad pitch and grounds to 2nd for the final out on 2 pitches.
Joel Zumaya's line:
1.0 IP, 5 hits, 3 runs, 1 walk on 36 pitches.
Top 8th
Brandon Inge called out on strikes on 5 pitches, 1 out.
Josh Anderson loops a low curve into center for a single on 4 pitches.
Gerald Laird swings and misses on a high fastball on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Pinch Hitter Ramon Santiago replaces Adam Everet
Ramon Santiago(Hughes balks, Anderson to 2nd) called out on strikes on 8 pitches, 3 outs.
Phil Hughes's line:
2.0 IP, 3 hits, 6 K on 40 pitches. Just Nasty.
Bottom 8th
Pitching Change: Zach Miner replaces Joel Zumaya
Game resumed at 11:05 PM
Derek Jeter ripps a single over the shortstop on 4 pitches.
Johnny Damon pops the outside change near 3rd, Inge makes the catch for the 1st out on 3 pitches.
Mark Teixeira pops the slider into foul territory, Inge goes over to make the catch for the 2nd out on 4 pitches.
Alex Rodriguez strikes out swinging on 7 pitches, 3 outs.
Zach Miner's line:
1.0 IP, 1 hit, 1 K on 18 pitches.
Top 9th
Defensive Substition: Brett Gardner replaces Johnny Damon. Melky switches from Center to left. Gardner to Center.
Pitching Change: Mariano Rivera replaces Phil Hughes
Curtis Granderson gets an inside cutter and flies to right field, fairly deep for the first out on 7 pitches.
Placido Polanco pulls a cutter in and drills it down the line and into the seats for a ground-rule double on 5 pitches.
Miguel Cabrera swings at the first pitch up the middle, Jeter makes a nice play going to his left for the 2nd out. Polanco to 3rd.
Marcus Thames swings at the first pitch and pops up to Tex, who makes the catch for the end of the ballgame.
YANKEES WIN! THEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEYANKEEEEESWIN!
Mariano Rivera's line:
1.0 IP, 1 hit on 14 pitches.
WP: Phil Hughes(4-2)
LP: Joel Zumaya(3-3)
SV: Mariano Rivera(24)
Player of the Game: Mark Teixeira
This was a tough choice between him and Phil Hughes, but I'm going with Tex. He went 3-5 including the GW 3 Run HR in the 7th inning to give the Yankees the 5-3 lead.
Goodnight everyone
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Yankees vs Twins Play by Play
YANKEES (49-34)
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Matsui DH
Posada C
Cano 2B
Swisher RF
Gardner CF
Pitching: RHP A.J. Burnett (7-4, 3.83)
TWINS(43-41)
Span LF
Harris SS
Mauer C
Morneau 1B
Cuddyer RF
Kubel DH
Crede 3B
Gomez CF
Punto 2B
Pitching: RHP Anthony Swarzak (2-2, 3.90).
There's now a report from Joel Sherman of the NY Post, saying that Yankee officials told him there's zero chance that they will get Roy Halladay for the same reasons they didn't get Santana. But, like in the offseason, they could lie about this and get the player they wanted like Tex and CC.
Also Jose Molina is back with the team and they sent down Francisco Cervelli to Scranton.
Top 1st
Derek Jeter ripps the fastball down the pipe and gives it the jeterian swing into right field for a leadoff single.
Johnny Damon tries to pull the outside change and grounds it to first, Morneau goes to 2nd for 1 and back to first for the double play. 2 outs.
Mark Teixeira gets a low change and skies it to medium center, Gomez makes the catch to end the inning.
Well, Yankees got the leadoff man on, but couldn't get him anywhere else. AJ Burnett to pitch next.
Bottom 1st
Denard Span chopps one high off the plate, by the time it gets down Span gets an infield single.
Brendan Harris(wild pitch by Burnett advances Span to 2nd)(Burnett throws over to 2nd and Span gets picked off for the first out) takes the outside fastball and its skied to right field, Swisher under it for the 2nd out.
Joe Mauer swings at a low fastball and grounds it to Tex for the final out of the inning.
After 1, game tied at zero.
Top 2nd
Alex Rodriguez gets fooled by the outside change and pulls it to 3rd, Crede fires to 1st and gets Arod for the first out.
Hideki Matsui gets a high curveball and slaps it to the shortstop, who has to make a tough play from the grass and fires a high throw to Morneau, pulling him out of the bag. an infield single for Hideki.
Jorge Posada gets a fastball away and loops it into left and it goes over the shortstop for the bloop single. Matsui goes to 2nd on the play.
Robinson Cano swings at the first pitch, and lines the outside fastball past the diving Crede into left for a single. Matsui holds at 3rd, Posada to 2nd. Bases loaded, 1 out for Swisher.
Nick Swisher gets fooled by the change and rolls it to the right of the mound, like the swinging bunt. Fortunately, the pitcher only has one play, to tag Swisher. Runners advance as Matsui scores. Yankees lead 1-0.
Brett Gardner gets a high change and is lined over Punto into CF for the single. Posada and Cano both score. Yankees lead 3-0.
Derek Jeter(Brett Gardner steals 2nd base, #18 for Brett) pulls the outside change and grounds out to Crede to end the inning.
However, Yankees scored 3 runs this inning and take a 3-0 lead.
Bottom 2nd
Justin Morneau gets the fastball and skies it to left, Damon calls off Gardner for the catch, 1 down.
Michael Cuddyer pops the high fastball to Cano, who has some difficulty with it because of the domed roof, but is able to make the catch, 2 outs.
Jason Kubel chopps the high curve, again off the plate, no play for Arod. Another cheap hit for the Twins.
Joe Crede takes the fastball and hits it to right, Swisher is under it to end the inning.
After 2 innings, Yankees have a 3-0 lead.
Top 3rd
Johnny Damon pops the high fastball into left, Harris is under it for the catch, 1 down.
Mark Teixeira pops the low change near 3rd, Span loses it, however Crede backs him up and makes the diving catch on the recovery, 2 outs.
Alex Rodriguez gets fooled on the change and pops it up to Punto, who makes the catch to end the inning.
Still 3-0 Yankees.
Bottom 3rd
Carlos Gomez gets jammed by the inside fastball and grounds it to Jeter for the 1st out.
Nick Punto gets another inside fastball and grounds it to Tex, who takes it to the bag for the 2nd out.
Denard Span gets a tailing fastball and drills it into center for a base hit.
Brendan Harris(Span steals 2nd base)walks on 6 pitches.
Joe Mauer(Wild Pitch by Burnett, advances runners)(another wild pitch, Span scores, Harris to 3rd, Yankees have a 3-1 lead) hits a boomer on the fastball to left, off the wall for a double. Harris Scores. Yankees have a 3-2 lead.
Justin Morneau grounds the low curveball to Cano, who throws it to Tex for the final out of the inning.
However the Twins scored 2 to come back in it, only down 3-2.
Top 4th
Hideki Matsui pulls the outside fastball to deep center, but not deep enough as Gomez makes the catch for the 1st out.
Jorge Posada ripps an inside fastball and lines it right over Morneau's head, down the right field line for a double.
Robinson Cano gets hit by the inside fastball, runners on 1st and 2nd, 1 out.
Nick Swisher takes the outside fastball and drills it deep to left, but caught at the track by Span, 2 down. Posada goes to 3rd on the play.
Brett Gardner golfs a fastball to center but Gomez is right under it for the final out of the inning.
Still 3-2 Yankees.
Bottom 4th
Michael Cuddyer gets the outside Fastball and takes it to right, but Swisher is under it for the first out.
Jason Kubel swings at a fastball down the pipe, pops it to left, Damon loses sight of the ball a bit to the dome but is able to recover for the 2nd out.
Joe Crede takes the fastball away and lines it to right for a base hit.
Carlos Gomez gets a hanging curve, but hit hard to Jeter, who throws to Cano for the force to end the inning.
After 4 innings, Yankees still lead 3-2.
Top 5th
Derek Jeter gets a hanging curve and drills it deep to left, goes off the wall and Jeter leads off with a double.
Johnny Damon pops the outside fastball to right, Cuddyer under it for the first out. Jeter bluffs going to 3rd and goes back.
Mark Teixeira walks on 6 pitches, 1st and 2nd, 1 out.
Alex Rodriguez gets a fastball down the pipe and ripps it to left for a single, Jeter Scores as the throw home is not on time, Tex to 2nd. Yankees have a 4-2 lead.
Pitching Change: Bob Keppel replaces Anthony Swarzak
Hideki Matsui ripps the first pitch but right to Punto for the 2nd out, Tex hustles back in time to 2nd.
Jorge Posada walks on 4 pitches. Bases loaded, 2 outs for Cano.
Robinson Cano pops the low fastball and flies it to left, Span is under it for the final out of the inning.
However, the Yankees get another run and they now lead 4-2.
Bottom 5th
Nick Punto walks on 5 pitches.
Denard Span swings at the outside fastball, it grounds to Cano, who flips to Jeter for 1, but couldn't get him at first. Force out for the 1st out.
Brendan Harris pops the high and in fastball to the mound on the first pitch, Tex calls everyone off for the catch for the 2nd out.
Joe Mauer hits an outside curve and takes it to the left side for the single, Span was going and goes to 3rd on the play.
Justin Morneau walks on 5 pitches, bases loaded.
Michael Cuddyer Swings and misses on the curve in the dirt to end the inning. A BIG STRIKEOUT BY AJ.
After 5, Yankees still lead 4-2.
Top 6th
Nick Swisher swings at the first pitch, and bounces off the mound, Harris boots the play and is called a E-6. Should have been an infield single, but he's on first regardless.
Bret Gardner swings at the outside fastball, and hits a hard grounder to short. They only had one play, for the force at 2nd. Gardner reaches on the force, 1 out.
Derek Jeter(Brett Gardner Caught Stealing 2nd, 2 outs) gets the outside slider and grounds it to Punto for the final out of the inning.
Yankees still lead 4-2.
Bottom 6th
Jason Kubel gets a low fastball and ripps it into right for a leadoff single.
Joe Crede pops up the first pitch high fastball, Cano is under it and makes the catch for the 1st out.
Carlos Gomez walks on 8 pitches.
Nick Punto gets a fastball up and away and hits down the left field line, Damon comes over into foul territory to make the catch for the 2nd out.
Denard Span swings at a low curve ball and misses for the Strikeout, another big strikeout by AJ Burnett. 3 outs.
After 6, Yankees still lead 4-2.
Top 7th
Johnny Damon pulls the outside fastball, grounded to Punto for the 1st out.
Mark Teixeira swings at a bad pitch, out of the zone, goes up the middle, Punto has to backhand and fire, but Tex beats it for an infield single.
Alex Rodriguez gets a fastball down the pipe and ripps it but right at Gomez for the 2nd out.
Hideki Matsui gets a low fastball and drills it deep to left, but is shy of the warning track and Span makes the catch to end the innning.
Still 4-2 Yankees.
Bottom 7th
Brendan Harris gets jammed a bit on a high fastball and flies out to Gardner for the 1st out.
Pitching Change: Phil Coke replaces AJ Burnett
Joe Mauer gets a outside corner and drills it to deep left and it goes over the seats for a Home Run. Yankees now lead 4-3.
Justin Morneau chases a slider in the dirt and misses for the strikeout, 2 outs.
Pitching Change: Phil Hughes replaces Phil Coke
Michael Cuddyer swings at the first pitch and flies it to right. Swisher gets over it in foul territory to end the inning.
After 7 innings, Yankees lead 4-3.
Top 8th
Jorge Posada ripps a fastball near the middle but right at Morneau for the 1st out. Grounded to him.
Robinson Cano gets a fastball and grounds out to Harris for the 2nd out.
Nick Swisher lines a single on a fastball down the middle to right field, however he is out at 2nd trying to extend it to a double, 3 outs.
Still 4-3 Yankees.
Bottom 8th
Jason Kubel swings at a good curve on the outside corner and grounds it to Cano for the first out of the inning.
Joe Crede pops the first pitch up and it goes near the dugout and Jorge makes a nice catching near the railing for the 2nd out.
Pinch hitter: Brian Buscher replaces Carlos Gomez
Brian Buscher gets a fastball about down the pipe and rips it up the middle for a single.
Pitching Change: Mariano Rivera replaces Phil Hughes
Pinch Hitter: Jose Morales replaces Nick Punto
Jose Morales hits a inside cutter but lines it right to Jeter to end the inning.
After 8, Yankees still lead 4-3.
Top 9th
Defensive Substitions: Delmon Young and Matt Tolbert replaces Brian Buscher and Jose Morales at left field and 2nd base, respectively.
Pitching Change:Jose Mijares replaces Bob Keppel
Brett Gardner pops the high fastball to left, Crede is under it, he makes the catch for the 1st out.
Derek Jeter hits one hard down the left field line, but Crede makes a nice diving catch robbing Jeter of a double for the 2nd out.
Johnny Damon pulls the outside slider to Morneau, who takes it to the bag to end the inning.
Still 4-3 Yankees, last licks for the Twins.
Bottom 9th
Defensive Substition: Melky Cabrera replaces Johnny Damon in left field
Denard Span gets jammed on an inside cutter and Tex takes it to the bag for the 1st out.
Brendan Harris gets called out on strikes on the tailing cutter that goes to the inside corner of the plate, 2 outs.
Joe Mauer hits an inside cutter hard but right at Jeter for the 3rd out.
YANKEEEEEEEEES WIN! THEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE YANKEEEEEEEEEES WIN!
Yankees win 4-3
WP: AJ Burnett(8-4)
LP: Anthony Swarzak(2-3)
SV: Mariano Rivera(22)
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Francisco Liriano vs Alfredo Aceves.
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Jeter SS
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Matsui DH
Posada C
Cano 2B
Swisher RF
Gardner CF
Pitching: RHP A.J. Burnett (7-4, 3.83)
TWINS(43-41)
Span LF
Harris SS
Mauer C
Morneau 1B
Cuddyer RF
Kubel DH
Crede 3B
Gomez CF
Punto 2B
Pitching: RHP Anthony Swarzak (2-2, 3.90).
There's now a report from Joel Sherman of the NY Post, saying that Yankee officials told him there's zero chance that they will get Roy Halladay for the same reasons they didn't get Santana. But, like in the offseason, they could lie about this and get the player they wanted like Tex and CC.
Also Jose Molina is back with the team and they sent down Francisco Cervelli to Scranton.
Top 1st
Derek Jeter ripps the fastball down the pipe and gives it the jeterian swing into right field for a leadoff single.
Johnny Damon tries to pull the outside change and grounds it to first, Morneau goes to 2nd for 1 and back to first for the double play. 2 outs.
Mark Teixeira gets a low change and skies it to medium center, Gomez makes the catch to end the inning.
Well, Yankees got the leadoff man on, but couldn't get him anywhere else. AJ Burnett to pitch next.
Bottom 1st
Denard Span chopps one high off the plate, by the time it gets down Span gets an infield single.
Brendan Harris(wild pitch by Burnett advances Span to 2nd)(Burnett throws over to 2nd and Span gets picked off for the first out) takes the outside fastball and its skied to right field, Swisher under it for the 2nd out.
Joe Mauer swings at a low fastball and grounds it to Tex for the final out of the inning.
After 1, game tied at zero.
Top 2nd
Alex Rodriguez gets fooled by the outside change and pulls it to 3rd, Crede fires to 1st and gets Arod for the first out.
Hideki Matsui gets a high curveball and slaps it to the shortstop, who has to make a tough play from the grass and fires a high throw to Morneau, pulling him out of the bag. an infield single for Hideki.
Jorge Posada gets a fastball away and loops it into left and it goes over the shortstop for the bloop single. Matsui goes to 2nd on the play.
Robinson Cano swings at the first pitch, and lines the outside fastball past the diving Crede into left for a single. Matsui holds at 3rd, Posada to 2nd. Bases loaded, 1 out for Swisher.
Nick Swisher gets fooled by the change and rolls it to the right of the mound, like the swinging bunt. Fortunately, the pitcher only has one play, to tag Swisher. Runners advance as Matsui scores. Yankees lead 1-0.
Brett Gardner gets a high change and is lined over Punto into CF for the single. Posada and Cano both score. Yankees lead 3-0.
Derek Jeter(Brett Gardner steals 2nd base, #18 for Brett) pulls the outside change and grounds out to Crede to end the inning.
However, Yankees scored 3 runs this inning and take a 3-0 lead.
Bottom 2nd
Justin Morneau gets the fastball and skies it to left, Damon calls off Gardner for the catch, 1 down.
Michael Cuddyer pops the high fastball to Cano, who has some difficulty with it because of the domed roof, but is able to make the catch, 2 outs.
Jason Kubel chopps the high curve, again off the plate, no play for Arod. Another cheap hit for the Twins.
Joe Crede takes the fastball and hits it to right, Swisher is under it to end the inning.
After 2 innings, Yankees have a 3-0 lead.
Top 3rd
Johnny Damon pops the high fastball into left, Harris is under it for the catch, 1 down.
Mark Teixeira pops the low change near 3rd, Span loses it, however Crede backs him up and makes the diving catch on the recovery, 2 outs.
Alex Rodriguez gets fooled on the change and pops it up to Punto, who makes the catch to end the inning.
Still 3-0 Yankees.
Bottom 3rd
Carlos Gomez gets jammed by the inside fastball and grounds it to Jeter for the 1st out.
Nick Punto gets another inside fastball and grounds it to Tex, who takes it to the bag for the 2nd out.
Denard Span gets a tailing fastball and drills it into center for a base hit.
Brendan Harris(Span steals 2nd base)walks on 6 pitches.
Joe Mauer(Wild Pitch by Burnett, advances runners)(another wild pitch, Span scores, Harris to 3rd, Yankees have a 3-1 lead) hits a boomer on the fastball to left, off the wall for a double. Harris Scores. Yankees have a 3-2 lead.
Justin Morneau grounds the low curveball to Cano, who throws it to Tex for the final out of the inning.
However the Twins scored 2 to come back in it, only down 3-2.
Top 4th
Hideki Matsui pulls the outside fastball to deep center, but not deep enough as Gomez makes the catch for the 1st out.
Jorge Posada ripps an inside fastball and lines it right over Morneau's head, down the right field line for a double.
Robinson Cano gets hit by the inside fastball, runners on 1st and 2nd, 1 out.
Nick Swisher takes the outside fastball and drills it deep to left, but caught at the track by Span, 2 down. Posada goes to 3rd on the play.
Brett Gardner golfs a fastball to center but Gomez is right under it for the final out of the inning.
Still 3-2 Yankees.
Bottom 4th
Michael Cuddyer gets the outside Fastball and takes it to right, but Swisher is under it for the first out.
Jason Kubel swings at a fastball down the pipe, pops it to left, Damon loses sight of the ball a bit to the dome but is able to recover for the 2nd out.
Joe Crede takes the fastball away and lines it to right for a base hit.
Carlos Gomez gets a hanging curve, but hit hard to Jeter, who throws to Cano for the force to end the inning.
After 4 innings, Yankees still lead 3-2.
Top 5th
Derek Jeter gets a hanging curve and drills it deep to left, goes off the wall and Jeter leads off with a double.
Johnny Damon pops the outside fastball to right, Cuddyer under it for the first out. Jeter bluffs going to 3rd and goes back.
Mark Teixeira walks on 6 pitches, 1st and 2nd, 1 out.
Alex Rodriguez gets a fastball down the pipe and ripps it to left for a single, Jeter Scores as the throw home is not on time, Tex to 2nd. Yankees have a 4-2 lead.
Pitching Change: Bob Keppel replaces Anthony Swarzak
Hideki Matsui ripps the first pitch but right to Punto for the 2nd out, Tex hustles back in time to 2nd.
Jorge Posada walks on 4 pitches. Bases loaded, 2 outs for Cano.
Robinson Cano pops the low fastball and flies it to left, Span is under it for the final out of the inning.
However, the Yankees get another run and they now lead 4-2.
Bottom 5th
Nick Punto walks on 5 pitches.
Denard Span swings at the outside fastball, it grounds to Cano, who flips to Jeter for 1, but couldn't get him at first. Force out for the 1st out.
Brendan Harris pops the high and in fastball to the mound on the first pitch, Tex calls everyone off for the catch for the 2nd out.
Joe Mauer hits an outside curve and takes it to the left side for the single, Span was going and goes to 3rd on the play.
Justin Morneau walks on 5 pitches, bases loaded.
Michael Cuddyer Swings and misses on the curve in the dirt to end the inning. A BIG STRIKEOUT BY AJ.
After 5, Yankees still lead 4-2.
Top 6th
Nick Swisher swings at the first pitch, and bounces off the mound, Harris boots the play and is called a E-6. Should have been an infield single, but he's on first regardless.
Bret Gardner swings at the outside fastball, and hits a hard grounder to short. They only had one play, for the force at 2nd. Gardner reaches on the force, 1 out.
Derek Jeter(Brett Gardner Caught Stealing 2nd, 2 outs) gets the outside slider and grounds it to Punto for the final out of the inning.
Yankees still lead 4-2.
Bottom 6th
Jason Kubel gets a low fastball and ripps it into right for a leadoff single.
Joe Crede pops up the first pitch high fastball, Cano is under it and makes the catch for the 1st out.
Carlos Gomez walks on 8 pitches.
Nick Punto gets a fastball up and away and hits down the left field line, Damon comes over into foul territory to make the catch for the 2nd out.
Denard Span swings at a low curve ball and misses for the Strikeout, another big strikeout by AJ Burnett. 3 outs.
After 6, Yankees still lead 4-2.
Top 7th
Johnny Damon pulls the outside fastball, grounded to Punto for the 1st out.
Mark Teixeira swings at a bad pitch, out of the zone, goes up the middle, Punto has to backhand and fire, but Tex beats it for an infield single.
Alex Rodriguez gets a fastball down the pipe and ripps it but right at Gomez for the 2nd out.
Hideki Matsui gets a low fastball and drills it deep to left, but is shy of the warning track and Span makes the catch to end the innning.
Still 4-2 Yankees.
Bottom 7th
Brendan Harris gets jammed a bit on a high fastball and flies out to Gardner for the 1st out.
Pitching Change: Phil Coke replaces AJ Burnett
Joe Mauer gets a outside corner and drills it to deep left and it goes over the seats for a Home Run. Yankees now lead 4-3.
Justin Morneau chases a slider in the dirt and misses for the strikeout, 2 outs.
Pitching Change: Phil Hughes replaces Phil Coke
Michael Cuddyer swings at the first pitch and flies it to right. Swisher gets over it in foul territory to end the inning.
After 7 innings, Yankees lead 4-3.
Top 8th
Jorge Posada ripps a fastball near the middle but right at Morneau for the 1st out. Grounded to him.
Robinson Cano gets a fastball and grounds out to Harris for the 2nd out.
Nick Swisher lines a single on a fastball down the middle to right field, however he is out at 2nd trying to extend it to a double, 3 outs.
Still 4-3 Yankees.
Bottom 8th
Jason Kubel swings at a good curve on the outside corner and grounds it to Cano for the first out of the inning.
Joe Crede pops the first pitch up and it goes near the dugout and Jorge makes a nice catching near the railing for the 2nd out.
Pinch hitter: Brian Buscher replaces Carlos Gomez
Brian Buscher gets a fastball about down the pipe and rips it up the middle for a single.
Pitching Change: Mariano Rivera replaces Phil Hughes
Pinch Hitter: Jose Morales replaces Nick Punto
Jose Morales hits a inside cutter but lines it right to Jeter to end the inning.
After 8, Yankees still lead 4-3.
Top 9th
Defensive Substitions: Delmon Young and Matt Tolbert replaces Brian Buscher and Jose Morales at left field and 2nd base, respectively.
Pitching Change:Jose Mijares replaces Bob Keppel
Brett Gardner pops the high fastball to left, Crede is under it, he makes the catch for the 1st out.
Derek Jeter hits one hard down the left field line, but Crede makes a nice diving catch robbing Jeter of a double for the 2nd out.
Johnny Damon pulls the outside slider to Morneau, who takes it to the bag to end the inning.
Still 4-3 Yankees, last licks for the Twins.
Bottom 9th
Defensive Substition: Melky Cabrera replaces Johnny Damon in left field
Denard Span gets jammed on an inside cutter and Tex takes it to the bag for the 1st out.
Brendan Harris gets called out on strikes on the tailing cutter that goes to the inside corner of the plate, 2 outs.
Joe Mauer hits an inside cutter hard but right at Jeter for the 3rd out.
YANKEEEEEEEEES WIN! THEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE YANKEEEEEEEEEES WIN!
Yankees win 4-3
WP: AJ Burnett(8-4)
LP: Anthony Swarzak(2-3)
SV: Mariano Rivera(22)
Game tommorow at 1: no play by play coverage.
Francisco Liriano vs Alfredo Aceves.
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Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Yankees vs Twins Play by Play
YANKEES (48-34)
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Matsui DH
Swisher RF
Cano 2B
Gardner CF
Cervelli C
Pitching: LHP CC Sabathia (7-5, 3.85).
TWINS (43-40)
Span LF
Harris SS
Mauer C
Morneau 1B
Cuddyer RF
Crede 3B
Young DH
Gomez CF
Punto 2B
Pitching: RHP Scott Baker (6-6, 4.99).
The Yankees have released Angel Berroa and Alfredo Aceves was told he will be the starter on Thrusday, in the matinee game vs the Twins.
Trade Rumors:
Roy Halladay may be shipped out of Toronto, and GM JP Riccardi says that they will "listen to offers". Jon Heyman, out of Si.com, states Yankees and Phillies are top teams to get him so stay tuned.
Top 1st
Derek Jeter loops one over Punto and into right center for a leadoff single. The Jeterian Single.
Johnny Damon looks at the high curve, called strike 3. 1 out. Looked close, but I guess a strikeout.
Mark Teixeira breaks his bat, but bloops it over the infield and into center for a base hit. Jeter reads it perfectly and goes to 3rd. 1st and 3rd, 1 out.
Alex Rodriguez gets under the outside change and pops it up, Morneau catches it in foul territory for the 2nd out.
Hideki Matsui ripps the pitch into center for a base hit, Jeter Scores, Tex to 2nd. Yankees take a 1-0 lead. Matsui has been really hot lately, ever since the interleague rest.
Nick Swisher swings at the high fastball and strikeouts swinging, 3 outs. A typical Swisher strikeout.
But the Yankees scored first, after 1 they lead 1-0.
Bottom 1st
Denard Span gets jammed on a inside fastball and grounds to cano for the first out.
Brendan Harris swings at a fastball blown right by him for the strikeout, 2 outs.
Joe Mauer gets jammed by a high fastball and grounds to jeter for the 3rd out.
A 1-2-3, 1 K inning for CC Sabathia.
Top 2nd
Robinson Cano ripps a hanging breaking ball and it stays just fair, down the right field line and Cano leadsoff with a double.
Brett Gardner hits one off the middle, off Baker's body, and the shortstop had no chance of getting Gardner. He reaches on the infield single. Cano moves up to 3rd, no outs.
Francisco Cervelli gets a high fastball and drills it to deep left but dies just shy of the track, however Cano scores and Gardner moves up to 2nd on the Sac fly. 1 out. Yankees have a 2-0 lead.
Derek Jeter swings at a high breaking ball and pops up to right field. Cuddyer makes the catch, 2 outs.
Johnny Damon chops the slider over the mound, but Harris couldn't get a good play to get the speeding Damon. He reaches on the infield single, Gardner to 3rd.
Mark Teixeira breaks his bat again and gets another looper over the infield into left field. Gardner scores. Damon to 3rd. Yankees take a 3-0 lead.
Alex Rodriguez chases a high fastball and strikes out swinging, 3 outs. Arod struggling tonight, especially on that last swing. He's 0-2.
But the Yankees score 2 and now lead 3-0.
Bottom 2nd
Justin Morneau swing at the fastball away and grounds it to Jeter for the first out.
Michael Cuddyer swings at the fastball down the pipe and drills it out for the HR into the left field seats. Yankees lead 3-1.
Joe Crede pops it into the air toward right field, Cano there to make the catch, 2 outs.
Delmon Young chases the low change for the strikeout, 3 outs.
However, the first hit for the Twins, was also one to put them on the scoreboard as Cuddyer gets one back. Now 3-1 Yankees.
Top 3rd
Hideki Matsui pulls the outside pitch and grounds out to Crede for the first out.
Nick Swisher swings at the first pitch and ripps it into center for the single.
Robinson Cano takes the curve away and drills it to left, but caught at the warning track for the 2nd out, Swisher was going so he had to hustle to get back.
Brett Gardner tried to check on the low slider, but went. Mauer threw to first to complete the strikeout 3 outs.
Still 3-1 Yankees.
Bottom 3rd
Carlos Gomez swings at the first pitch and Jeter made the nice play, by making a nice pick to get the speedy Gomez out. 1 down.
Nick Punto walks on 4 pitches.
Denard Span hits it hard but right to Jeter for the 2nd out. Very hard hit, but Jeter got there in time.
Brendan Harris swings at the first pitch, a fastball away, and pops it up. Tex is under it in foul territory to make the catch for the 3rd out.
After 3 innings, it is still 3-1 Yankees.
Top 4th
Francisco Cervelli swings at a fastball inside and Cervelli gets the single, past the diving Crede.
Derek Jeter walks on 4 pitches, Cervelli goes to 2nd. 0 outs.
Johnny Damon walks on 4 pitches, Bases loaded, 0 outs for Teixeira.
Pitching change: Brian Duensing replaces Scott Baker
Mark Teixeira pops up the upstairs fastball and Morneau makes the catch, 1 out. Tex does not get it done, lets see if Arod can.
Alex Rodriguez swings at the first pitch and hits a boomer to deep center, Gomez goes back to the track, to the wall and he leaps and MAKES A GREAT CATCH. ROBBING AROD OF A GRAND SLAM. 2 outs. However, Cervelli scores, Jeter goes to 3rd on the play and the Yankees have a 4-1 lead. It could have been 7-1.
Hideki Matsui walks on 6 pitches, Bases re-loaded for Swisher. I hope he dosen't strikeout again.
Nick Swisher dosen't strikeout and does the typical Swisher walk, which forces Jeter home. Yankees have a 5-1 lead.
Robinson Cano swings at the fastball inside, breaks his bat, and grounds out to Morneau, who flips to Duensing for the 3rd out. Cano is really struggling this year with runners in scoring position.
However, Yankees score another 2 runs and now lead 5-1.
Bottom 4th
Joe Mauer swings and misses at the corner slider for the strike out. 1 out.
Justin Morneau pops the inside curve into right, Cano is under it, makes the catch for the 2nd out.
Michael Cuddyer swings at the first pitch and belts it hard to center, but right at Gardner to make the catch, 3 outs.
CC with a easy 1-2-3 inning, and after 4 innings, Yankees still lead 5-1.
Top 5th
Brett Gardner pops the inside fastball into foul territory, Morneau over to make the catch, 1 out.
Francisco Cervelli hits it hard on the first pitch, but lined right to Punto for the 2nd out.
Derek Jeter hits the high breaking ball and slaps it to right, Cuddyer under it for the 3rd out.
Yankees go down 1-2-3, but still lead 5-1.
Bottom 5th
Joe Crede swings at the change up away and pops it up, Jeter is under it for the first out of the inning.
Delmon Young hits a slow roller past the mound, Cano charges and fires but not in time and Young reaches on the infield single.
Carlos Gomez hits a slow roller to Arod, makes a good play and throws him out by a step, 2 outs. Young to 2nd on the play.
Nick Punto swing at a inside fastball and grounds out to Tex to end the inning, 3 outs.
After 5 innings, Yankees still lead 5-1.
Top 6th
Johnny Damon gets called out on strikes on a high slider again, another close call for the 1st out.
Mark Teixeira swings at a curveball away and slaps it up the middle, past Punto, for a base hit.
Alex Rodriguez walks on 5 pitches, Tex to 2nd on the walk.
Hideki Matsui hits it deep to center, but falls at the track for the 2nd out. Tex hustles back in time.
Nick Swisher walks on 4 pitches, Bases loaded for Cano again.
Robinson Cano bloops the inside fastball into center for a base hit, Tex and Arod both score, Swisher goes to 3rd on the play. Robinson Cano finally got that 0-22 with runners in scoring position streak over with.
Pitching change: R.A Dickey replaces Brian Duensing
Brett Gardner hits the breaking ball, deep to center, but Gomez can't make the catch and goes all the way to the wall. Cano and Swisher both score, Gardner to third with the triple. Yankees now have a 9-1 lead.
Francisco Cervelli ripps the changeup down the left field line, stays fair and 1 hops the wall for an Rbi double. Gardner scores and the Yankees have a 10-1 lead.
Derek Jeter called out on strikes for the 3rd out, Jeter wasn't too pleased about the call, but looked like strike 3 from my vantage point.
However the Yankees tacked on 5 runs to take a 10-1 lead.
Bottom 6th
Denard Span chopps one to Tex, but CC is late in covering and beats him out for the infield single.
Brendan Harris skies a fastball to medium deep center, Gardner goes over and makes the catch for the 1st out.
Joe Mauer hits the ball fairly hard to deep left field, but Damon catches it on the track for the 2nd out.
Justin Morneau swings at a good outside slider and grounds to Cano to end the inning.
After 6 innings, the Yankees have a big 10-1 lead.
Top 7th
Pinch Hitter: Melky Cabrera replaces Johnny Damon
Melky Cabrera pops the knuckleball up, Harris makes the catch on the outfield grass for the first out.
Mark Teixeira hits it deep to center, but not deep enough as Gomez makes the catch, stumbling a bit while making the catch for the 2nd out.
Alex Rodriguez gets an inside change and grounds it up the middle and through for a base hit. Every Yankee starter has a hit in the game.
Hideki Matsui(R.A Dickey throws a wild pitch and Arod advances easily to 2nd) walks on 5 pitches, 1st and 2nd, 2 outs for Swisher.
Nick Swisher strikes out swinging, fooled on a changeup, once again to end the inning.
Yankees still lead 10-1.
Bottom 7th
Defensive Substition: Cody Ransom in for Derek Jeter at SS, Melky remains in the game at left field.
Michael Cuddyer pops up the change and Tex waves everyone off for the catch in foul territory for the 1st out.
Joe Crede ripps it down the left field line but Melky chases it and catches it on the run for the 2nd out.
Delmon Young gets jammed by the change and grounds to Ransom, Tex makes the nice scoop to end the inning, 3 outs.
After 7 innings, Yankees still lead 10-1.
Top 8th
Defensive Substition: Jose Morales replaces Joe Mauer
Robinson Cano pulls the outside fastball and grounds out to Punto for the first out.
Brett Gardner smashes it up the middle, off Dickey's glove, can't find it and Gardner reaches on the infield single.
Francisco Cervelli swings at a inside fastball and grounds out to Punto for the 2nd out.
Cody Ransom swings at the first pitch and ripps it right to Cuddyer for the 3rd out.
Yankees still lead 10-1.
Bottom 8th
Defensive Substition: Eric Hinske replaces Alex Rodriguez
Pitching change: Brett Tomko replaces CC Sabathia
Carlos Gomez pulls the outside slider and grounds out to Ransom for the 1st out.
Nick Punto walks on 5 pitches.
Denard Span grounds out the fastball to Cano, 2 outs. Punto moves up to 2nd base.
Brendan Harris lines a single to left field, Punto Scores. Yankees now have a 10-2 lead.
Jose Morales pulls the outside changeup and grounds to Tex, who flips to Tomko to end the inning.
After 8 innings, Yankees lead 10-2.
Top 9th
Defensive Substition: Matt Tolbert replaces Melky Cabrera
Melky Cabrera swings at the first pitch and flies easily to Gomez for the first out.
Mark Teixeira takes the outside change and grounds it up the middle for his 4th hit of the game.
Eric Hinske tries to pull the outside fastball and grounds into the 6-4-3 double play to end the inning.
Yankees still lead 10-2.
Bottom 9th
Matt Tolbert pulls the fastball and grounds it right to Tex for the first out.
Michael Cuddyer hits the hanging changeup deep to left, but not deep enough, as Melky catches it near the track for the 2nd out.
Joe Crede takes the outside slider to right and Swisher makes the catch to end the game.
YANKEEEEEEEEEEEES WIN! THEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE YANKEEESSSSSSSSSSSSS WIN!
Yankees win by the score of 10-2. They keep pace with Boston as they also won, putting the Yankees still 1 game back and are leading the wild card by 4 games.
WP: CC Sabathia(8-5)
LP: Scott Baker(6-7)
Player of the game: CC Sabathia
CC today was bascially CC without the strikeouts, as the Twins are good contact hitters. But, they only mastered 1 run in 7 innings off the ace and struck out 3 times. CC had his fastball going early on, allowing him to get good counts early in the game. He also has to thank his offense for scoring 10 but it wouldn't have mattered anyway.
Goodnight all.
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Matsui DH
Swisher RF
Cano 2B
Gardner CF
Cervelli C
Pitching: LHP CC Sabathia (7-5, 3.85).
TWINS (43-40)
Span LF
Harris SS
Mauer C
Morneau 1B
Cuddyer RF
Crede 3B
Young DH
Gomez CF
Punto 2B
Pitching: RHP Scott Baker (6-6, 4.99).
The Yankees have released Angel Berroa and Alfredo Aceves was told he will be the starter on Thrusday, in the matinee game vs the Twins.
Trade Rumors:
Roy Halladay may be shipped out of Toronto, and GM JP Riccardi says that they will "listen to offers". Jon Heyman, out of Si.com, states Yankees and Phillies are top teams to get him so stay tuned.
Top 1st
Derek Jeter loops one over Punto and into right center for a leadoff single. The Jeterian Single.
Johnny Damon looks at the high curve, called strike 3. 1 out. Looked close, but I guess a strikeout.
Mark Teixeira breaks his bat, but bloops it over the infield and into center for a base hit. Jeter reads it perfectly and goes to 3rd. 1st and 3rd, 1 out.
Alex Rodriguez gets under the outside change and pops it up, Morneau catches it in foul territory for the 2nd out.
Hideki Matsui ripps the pitch into center for a base hit, Jeter Scores, Tex to 2nd. Yankees take a 1-0 lead. Matsui has been really hot lately, ever since the interleague rest.
Nick Swisher swings at the high fastball and strikeouts swinging, 3 outs. A typical Swisher strikeout.
But the Yankees scored first, after 1 they lead 1-0.
Bottom 1st
Denard Span gets jammed on a inside fastball and grounds to cano for the first out.
Brendan Harris swings at a fastball blown right by him for the strikeout, 2 outs.
Joe Mauer gets jammed by a high fastball and grounds to jeter for the 3rd out.
A 1-2-3, 1 K inning for CC Sabathia.
Top 2nd
Robinson Cano ripps a hanging breaking ball and it stays just fair, down the right field line and Cano leadsoff with a double.
Brett Gardner hits one off the middle, off Baker's body, and the shortstop had no chance of getting Gardner. He reaches on the infield single. Cano moves up to 3rd, no outs.
Francisco Cervelli gets a high fastball and drills it to deep left but dies just shy of the track, however Cano scores and Gardner moves up to 2nd on the Sac fly. 1 out. Yankees have a 2-0 lead.
Derek Jeter swings at a high breaking ball and pops up to right field. Cuddyer makes the catch, 2 outs.
Johnny Damon chops the slider over the mound, but Harris couldn't get a good play to get the speeding Damon. He reaches on the infield single, Gardner to 3rd.
Mark Teixeira breaks his bat again and gets another looper over the infield into left field. Gardner scores. Damon to 3rd. Yankees take a 3-0 lead.
Alex Rodriguez chases a high fastball and strikes out swinging, 3 outs. Arod struggling tonight, especially on that last swing. He's 0-2.
But the Yankees score 2 and now lead 3-0.
Bottom 2nd
Justin Morneau swing at the fastball away and grounds it to Jeter for the first out.
Michael Cuddyer swings at the fastball down the pipe and drills it out for the HR into the left field seats. Yankees lead 3-1.
Joe Crede pops it into the air toward right field, Cano there to make the catch, 2 outs.
Delmon Young chases the low change for the strikeout, 3 outs.
However, the first hit for the Twins, was also one to put them on the scoreboard as Cuddyer gets one back. Now 3-1 Yankees.
Top 3rd
Hideki Matsui pulls the outside pitch and grounds out to Crede for the first out.
Nick Swisher swings at the first pitch and ripps it into center for the single.
Robinson Cano takes the curve away and drills it to left, but caught at the warning track for the 2nd out, Swisher was going so he had to hustle to get back.
Brett Gardner tried to check on the low slider, but went. Mauer threw to first to complete the strikeout 3 outs.
Still 3-1 Yankees.
Bottom 3rd
Carlos Gomez swings at the first pitch and Jeter made the nice play, by making a nice pick to get the speedy Gomez out. 1 down.
Nick Punto walks on 4 pitches.
Denard Span hits it hard but right to Jeter for the 2nd out. Very hard hit, but Jeter got there in time.
Brendan Harris swings at the first pitch, a fastball away, and pops it up. Tex is under it in foul territory to make the catch for the 3rd out.
After 3 innings, it is still 3-1 Yankees.
Top 4th
Francisco Cervelli swings at a fastball inside and Cervelli gets the single, past the diving Crede.
Derek Jeter walks on 4 pitches, Cervelli goes to 2nd. 0 outs.
Johnny Damon walks on 4 pitches, Bases loaded, 0 outs for Teixeira.
Pitching change: Brian Duensing replaces Scott Baker
Mark Teixeira pops up the upstairs fastball and Morneau makes the catch, 1 out. Tex does not get it done, lets see if Arod can.
Alex Rodriguez swings at the first pitch and hits a boomer to deep center, Gomez goes back to the track, to the wall and he leaps and MAKES A GREAT CATCH. ROBBING AROD OF A GRAND SLAM. 2 outs. However, Cervelli scores, Jeter goes to 3rd on the play and the Yankees have a 4-1 lead. It could have been 7-1.
Hideki Matsui walks on 6 pitches, Bases re-loaded for Swisher. I hope he dosen't strikeout again.
Nick Swisher dosen't strikeout and does the typical Swisher walk, which forces Jeter home. Yankees have a 5-1 lead.
Robinson Cano swings at the fastball inside, breaks his bat, and grounds out to Morneau, who flips to Duensing for the 3rd out. Cano is really struggling this year with runners in scoring position.
However, Yankees score another 2 runs and now lead 5-1.
Bottom 4th
Joe Mauer swings and misses at the corner slider for the strike out. 1 out.
Justin Morneau pops the inside curve into right, Cano is under it, makes the catch for the 2nd out.
Michael Cuddyer swings at the first pitch and belts it hard to center, but right at Gardner to make the catch, 3 outs.
CC with a easy 1-2-3 inning, and after 4 innings, Yankees still lead 5-1.
Top 5th
Brett Gardner pops the inside fastball into foul territory, Morneau over to make the catch, 1 out.
Francisco Cervelli hits it hard on the first pitch, but lined right to Punto for the 2nd out.
Derek Jeter hits the high breaking ball and slaps it to right, Cuddyer under it for the 3rd out.
Yankees go down 1-2-3, but still lead 5-1.
Bottom 5th
Joe Crede swings at the change up away and pops it up, Jeter is under it for the first out of the inning.
Delmon Young hits a slow roller past the mound, Cano charges and fires but not in time and Young reaches on the infield single.
Carlos Gomez hits a slow roller to Arod, makes a good play and throws him out by a step, 2 outs. Young to 2nd on the play.
Nick Punto swing at a inside fastball and grounds out to Tex to end the inning, 3 outs.
After 5 innings, Yankees still lead 5-1.
Top 6th
Johnny Damon gets called out on strikes on a high slider again, another close call for the 1st out.
Mark Teixeira swings at a curveball away and slaps it up the middle, past Punto, for a base hit.
Alex Rodriguez walks on 5 pitches, Tex to 2nd on the walk.
Hideki Matsui hits it deep to center, but falls at the track for the 2nd out. Tex hustles back in time.
Nick Swisher walks on 4 pitches, Bases loaded for Cano again.
Robinson Cano bloops the inside fastball into center for a base hit, Tex and Arod both score, Swisher goes to 3rd on the play. Robinson Cano finally got that 0-22 with runners in scoring position streak over with.
Pitching change: R.A Dickey replaces Brian Duensing
Brett Gardner hits the breaking ball, deep to center, but Gomez can't make the catch and goes all the way to the wall. Cano and Swisher both score, Gardner to third with the triple. Yankees now have a 9-1 lead.
Francisco Cervelli ripps the changeup down the left field line, stays fair and 1 hops the wall for an Rbi double. Gardner scores and the Yankees have a 10-1 lead.
Derek Jeter called out on strikes for the 3rd out, Jeter wasn't too pleased about the call, but looked like strike 3 from my vantage point.
However the Yankees tacked on 5 runs to take a 10-1 lead.
Bottom 6th
Denard Span chopps one to Tex, but CC is late in covering and beats him out for the infield single.
Brendan Harris skies a fastball to medium deep center, Gardner goes over and makes the catch for the 1st out.
Joe Mauer hits the ball fairly hard to deep left field, but Damon catches it on the track for the 2nd out.
Justin Morneau swings at a good outside slider and grounds to Cano to end the inning.
After 6 innings, the Yankees have a big 10-1 lead.
Top 7th
Pinch Hitter: Melky Cabrera replaces Johnny Damon
Melky Cabrera pops the knuckleball up, Harris makes the catch on the outfield grass for the first out.
Mark Teixeira hits it deep to center, but not deep enough as Gomez makes the catch, stumbling a bit while making the catch for the 2nd out.
Alex Rodriguez gets an inside change and grounds it up the middle and through for a base hit. Every Yankee starter has a hit in the game.
Hideki Matsui(R.A Dickey throws a wild pitch and Arod advances easily to 2nd) walks on 5 pitches, 1st and 2nd, 2 outs for Swisher.
Nick Swisher strikes out swinging, fooled on a changeup, once again to end the inning.
Yankees still lead 10-1.
Bottom 7th
Defensive Substition: Cody Ransom in for Derek Jeter at SS, Melky remains in the game at left field.
Michael Cuddyer pops up the change and Tex waves everyone off for the catch in foul territory for the 1st out.
Joe Crede ripps it down the left field line but Melky chases it and catches it on the run for the 2nd out.
Delmon Young gets jammed by the change and grounds to Ransom, Tex makes the nice scoop to end the inning, 3 outs.
After 7 innings, Yankees still lead 10-1.
Top 8th
Defensive Substition: Jose Morales replaces Joe Mauer
Robinson Cano pulls the outside fastball and grounds out to Punto for the first out.
Brett Gardner smashes it up the middle, off Dickey's glove, can't find it and Gardner reaches on the infield single.
Francisco Cervelli swings at a inside fastball and grounds out to Punto for the 2nd out.
Cody Ransom swings at the first pitch and ripps it right to Cuddyer for the 3rd out.
Yankees still lead 10-1.
Bottom 8th
Defensive Substition: Eric Hinske replaces Alex Rodriguez
Pitching change: Brett Tomko replaces CC Sabathia
Carlos Gomez pulls the outside slider and grounds out to Ransom for the 1st out.
Nick Punto walks on 5 pitches.
Denard Span grounds out the fastball to Cano, 2 outs. Punto moves up to 2nd base.
Brendan Harris lines a single to left field, Punto Scores. Yankees now have a 10-2 lead.
Jose Morales pulls the outside changeup and grounds to Tex, who flips to Tomko to end the inning.
After 8 innings, Yankees lead 10-2.
Top 9th
Defensive Substition: Matt Tolbert replaces Melky Cabrera
Melky Cabrera swings at the first pitch and flies easily to Gomez for the first out.
Mark Teixeira takes the outside change and grounds it up the middle for his 4th hit of the game.
Eric Hinske tries to pull the outside fastball and grounds into the 6-4-3 double play to end the inning.
Yankees still lead 10-2.
Bottom 9th
Matt Tolbert pulls the fastball and grounds it right to Tex for the first out.
Michael Cuddyer hits the hanging changeup deep to left, but not deep enough, as Melky catches it near the track for the 2nd out.
Joe Crede takes the outside slider to right and Swisher makes the catch to end the game.
YANKEEEEEEEEEEEES WIN! THEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE YANKEEESSSSSSSSSSSSS WIN!
Yankees win by the score of 10-2. They keep pace with Boston as they also won, putting the Yankees still 1 game back and are leading the wild card by 4 games.
WP: CC Sabathia(8-5)
LP: Scott Baker(6-7)
Player of the game: CC Sabathia
CC today was bascially CC without the strikeouts, as the Twins are good contact hitters. But, they only mastered 1 run in 7 innings off the ace and struck out 3 times. CC had his fastball going early on, allowing him to get good counts early in the game. He also has to thank his offense for scoring 10 but it wouldn't have mattered anyway.
Goodnight all.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Yankees vs Mariners play by play
YANKEES (44-32)
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez DH
Posada C
Cano 2B
Swisher RF
Cabrera CF
Ransom 3B
Pitching: LHP Andy Pettitte (7-3, 4.38).
I guess no Hinske today, would have been wise to start him today. But, I guess Joe dosen't agree with me.
MARINERS (39-37)
Suzuki RF
Branyan 1B
Lopez 2B
Griffey DH
Gutierrez CF
Balentien LF
Woodward 3B
Johnson CF
Cedeno SS
Pitching: LHP Jarrod Washburn (4-5, 3.22).
Ramiro Pena(as expected) was optioned down to Scranton. They will play him some time in CF, trying to make him a super utility player.
Top 1st
Ichiro Suzuki grounds out to second on 2 pitches, 1 out.
Russell Branyan called out on strikes on 4 pitches, 2 outs.
Jose Lopez flies out to right field on 3 pitches, 3 outs.
Andy Pettitte's line:
1.0 IP, 1 K, 1-2-3 inning on 9 pitches.
Bottom 1st
Derek Jeter flies out to center field on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Johnny Damon walks on 9 pitches.
Mark Teixeira singles to center field on 4 pitches. Damon to 2nd.
Alex Rodriguez grounds into the 6-4-3 double play on 4 pitches, 3 outs.
Jarrod Washburn's line:
1.0 IP, 1 Hit, 1 walk on 20 pitches.
Top 2nd
Ken Griffey Jr. singles to center field on 2 pitches.
Franklin Gutierrez infield singles to third, Griffey to 2nd on 6 pitches.
Wladimir Balentin called out on strikes on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Chris Woodward flies out to right field on 2 pitches, 2 outs.
Reed Johnson grounds into a 4-6 force out at 2nd on 7 pitches, 3 outs.
Andy Pettitte's line:
2.0 IP, 2 hits, 2 K on 30 pitches.
Bottom 2nd
Jorge Posada called out on strikes on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Robinson Cano singles to center field on the first pitch.
Nick Swisher singles to left field on 2 pitches. Cano to 2nd.
Melky Cabrera grounds into a 5-5-3 double play on 2 pitches, 3 outs.
Jarrod Washburn's line:
2.0 IP, 3 hits, 1 K, 1 walk on 29 pitches.
Top 3rd
Ronny Cedeno grounds out to second on 7 pitches, 1 out.
Ichiro Suzuki grounds out to second on 2 pitches, 2 outs.
Russell Branyan strikes out swinging on 6 pitches, 3 outs.
Andy Pettitte's line:
3.0 IP, 2 hits, 3 K on 45 pitches.
Bottom 3rd
Cody Ransom strikes out swinging on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Derek Jeter flies out to right field on 4 pitches, 2 outs.
Johnny Damon Homers to right center field, below the bleachers, on 6 pitches. Yankees take a 1-0 lead.
Mark Teixeira strikes out swinging on 7 pitches, 3 outs.
Jarrod Washburn's line:
3.0 IP, 4 hits, 1 run, 3 K, 1 walk on 50 pitches.
Top 4th
Jose Lopez doubles to left center field on 2 pitches.
Ken Griffey Jr flies out to center field on 3 pitches, 1 out. Lopez to 3rd.
Franklin Gutierrez walks on 4 pitches.
Wladimir Balentin grounds into a 3-6 force at 2nd on 2 pitches, Lopez Scores. Could not get the Double play in time. Game tied at 1.
Chris Woodward(Wladimir Balentin picked off at 1st, 3 outs).
Andy Pettitte's line:
4.0 IP, 3 hits, 1 run, 3 K, 1 walk on 56 pitches.
Bottom 4th
Alex Rodriguez grounds out to short on first pitch, 1 out.
Jorge Posada grounds out to short on 2 pitches, 2 outs.
Robinson Cano grounds out to short on 2 pitches, 3 outs.
Jarrod Washburn's line:
4.0 IP, 4 hits, 1 run, 3 K, 1 walk on 55 pitches.
Top 5th
Chris Woodward grounds out to first on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Reed Johnson singles to center field on first pitch.
Ronny Cedeno flies out to center field on first pitch, 2 outs.
Ichiro Suzuki grounds into a 6-4 force at 2nd on 2 pitches, 3 outs.
Andy Pettitte's line:
5.0 IP, 4 hits, 1 run, 3 K, 1 walk on 64 pitches.
Bottom 5th
Nick Swisher called out on strikes on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Melky Cabrera Homers to left field on 6 pitches. Yankees take a 2-1 lead upon video review, it looks fair from the replay though. Play stands on Review.
Cody Ransom flies out to center field on 6 pitches, 2 outs.
Derek Jeter is hit by the pitch on the first pitch. He got hit on his toe.
Johnny Damon strikes out swinging on 4 pitches, 3 outs.
Jarrod Washburn's line:
5.0 IP, 5 hits, 2 runs, 5 K, 1 walk, 1 HBP on 76 pitches.
Top 6th
Russell Branyan called out on strikes on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Jose Lopez flies out to center field on 6 pitches, 2 outs.
Ken Griffey Jr homers on first pitch to Right field, to the right of the bleachers. Game tied at 2-2.
Franklin Gutierrez singles to center field, deflected off Jeter's glove on 6 pitches.
Waldimir Balentin(Gutierrez "walked" to 2nd, thinking it was 3-2 instead of 2-2 and was caught by a mile, 3 outs) on 5 pitches.
Andy Pettitte's line:
6.0 IP, 6 hits, 2 runs, 4 K, 1 walk on 86 pitches.
Bottom 6th
Mark Teixeira singles to left field on 2 pitches.
Alex Rodriguez Homers to DEEEP Center Field, into Monument Park on 2 pitches. Yankees regain the 4-2 lead.
Jorge Posada strikes out swinging on 6 pitches, 1 out.
Robinson Cano grounds out to pitcher on first pitch, 2 outs.
Nick Swisher pops out to third on 2 pitches, 3 outs.
Jarrod Washburn's line:
6.0 IP, 7 hits, 4 runs, 6 K, 1 walk, 1 HBP on 89 pitches.
Top 7th
Wladimir Balentin flies out to shallow deep center on 2 pitches, 1 out.
Chris Woodward called out on strikes on 5 pitches, 2 outs.
Reed Johnson lines out to center on 5 pitches, 3 outs.
Andy Pettitte's line:
7.0 IP, 6 hits, 2 runs, 5 K, 1 walk on 98 pitches.
Bottom 7th
Melky Cabrera flies out to center on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Cody Ransom flies out to center on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Derek Jeter singles to left field on 2 pitches.
Johnny Damon pops out to third base on 3 pitches, 3 outs.
Jarrod Washburn's line:
7.0 IP, 8 hits, 4 runs, 6 K, 1 walk, 1 HBP on 100 pitches.
Top 8th
Pitching Change: Alfredo Aceves replaces Andy Pettitte
Ronny Cedeno flies out to right field on 5 pitches, 1 out.
Pitching Change: Phil Coke replaces Alfredo Aceves(2 lefties coming up)
Ichiro Suzuki grounds out to pitcher on 2 pitches, 2 outs.
Russell Branyan strikes out swinging on 5 pitches, 3 outs.
Phil Coke's line:
0.2 IP, 1 K on 7 pitches.
Bottom 8th
Pitching Change: Miguel Batista replaces Jarrod Washburn
Mark Teixeira grounds out to second on 5 pitches, 1 out.
Alex Rodriguez singles to center field on 2 pitches.
Jorge Posada grounds into the 4-6-3 double play on first pitch, 3 outs.
Miguel Batista's line:
1.0 IP, 1 hit on 8 pitches.
Top 9th:
Pitching Change: Mariano Rivera replaces Phil Coke
Jose Lopez grounds out to third on 7 pitches. 1 out
Ken Griffey Jr. grounds out to second on 5 pitches. 2 outs.
Franklin Gutierrez grounds out to third on 3 pitches. 3 outs.
YANKEES WIN! THEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE YANKEEES WIN! 7 in a row and #502 for Mariano Rivera as the Yankees win 4-2.
Mariano Rivera's line:
1.0 IP, 1-2-3 inning on 15 pitches.
WP: Andy Pettitte(8-3)
LP: Jarrod Washburn(4-6)
SV: Mariano Rivera(20)
Players of the game: Alex Rodriguez and Andy Pettitte.
Andy pitched a great game today, 7 good innings of 2 run ball. Made a couple of mistakes, especially Griffey's HR, but he limit the damage and this was one of his strongest pitching performances.
Arod came clutch for the 2nd night in a row, hitting a shot to center into Monument Park to give the Yankees a 4-2 lead and it was the game winning hit.
The Yankees have won 7 in a row and will look to make it 8 and the sweep tommorow in the Bronx. Until then, Goodnight everyone.
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez DH
Posada C
Cano 2B
Swisher RF
Cabrera CF
Ransom 3B
Pitching: LHP Andy Pettitte (7-3, 4.38).
I guess no Hinske today, would have been wise to start him today. But, I guess Joe dosen't agree with me.
MARINERS (39-37)
Suzuki RF
Branyan 1B
Lopez 2B
Griffey DH
Gutierrez CF
Balentien LF
Woodward 3B
Johnson CF
Cedeno SS
Pitching: LHP Jarrod Washburn (4-5, 3.22).
Ramiro Pena(as expected) was optioned down to Scranton. They will play him some time in CF, trying to make him a super utility player.
Top 1st
Ichiro Suzuki grounds out to second on 2 pitches, 1 out.
Russell Branyan called out on strikes on 4 pitches, 2 outs.
Jose Lopez flies out to right field on 3 pitches, 3 outs.
Andy Pettitte's line:
1.0 IP, 1 K, 1-2-3 inning on 9 pitches.
Bottom 1st
Derek Jeter flies out to center field on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Johnny Damon walks on 9 pitches.
Mark Teixeira singles to center field on 4 pitches. Damon to 2nd.
Alex Rodriguez grounds into the 6-4-3 double play on 4 pitches, 3 outs.
Jarrod Washburn's line:
1.0 IP, 1 Hit, 1 walk on 20 pitches.
Top 2nd
Ken Griffey Jr. singles to center field on 2 pitches.
Franklin Gutierrez infield singles to third, Griffey to 2nd on 6 pitches.
Wladimir Balentin called out on strikes on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Chris Woodward flies out to right field on 2 pitches, 2 outs.
Reed Johnson grounds into a 4-6 force out at 2nd on 7 pitches, 3 outs.
Andy Pettitte's line:
2.0 IP, 2 hits, 2 K on 30 pitches.
Bottom 2nd
Jorge Posada called out on strikes on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Robinson Cano singles to center field on the first pitch.
Nick Swisher singles to left field on 2 pitches. Cano to 2nd.
Melky Cabrera grounds into a 5-5-3 double play on 2 pitches, 3 outs.
Jarrod Washburn's line:
2.0 IP, 3 hits, 1 K, 1 walk on 29 pitches.
Top 3rd
Ronny Cedeno grounds out to second on 7 pitches, 1 out.
Ichiro Suzuki grounds out to second on 2 pitches, 2 outs.
Russell Branyan strikes out swinging on 6 pitches, 3 outs.
Andy Pettitte's line:
3.0 IP, 2 hits, 3 K on 45 pitches.
Bottom 3rd
Cody Ransom strikes out swinging on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Derek Jeter flies out to right field on 4 pitches, 2 outs.
Johnny Damon Homers to right center field, below the bleachers, on 6 pitches. Yankees take a 1-0 lead.
Mark Teixeira strikes out swinging on 7 pitches, 3 outs.
Jarrod Washburn's line:
3.0 IP, 4 hits, 1 run, 3 K, 1 walk on 50 pitches.
Top 4th
Jose Lopez doubles to left center field on 2 pitches.
Ken Griffey Jr flies out to center field on 3 pitches, 1 out. Lopez to 3rd.
Franklin Gutierrez walks on 4 pitches.
Wladimir Balentin grounds into a 3-6 force at 2nd on 2 pitches, Lopez Scores. Could not get the Double play in time. Game tied at 1.
Chris Woodward(Wladimir Balentin picked off at 1st, 3 outs).
Andy Pettitte's line:
4.0 IP, 3 hits, 1 run, 3 K, 1 walk on 56 pitches.
Bottom 4th
Alex Rodriguez grounds out to short on first pitch, 1 out.
Jorge Posada grounds out to short on 2 pitches, 2 outs.
Robinson Cano grounds out to short on 2 pitches, 3 outs.
Jarrod Washburn's line:
4.0 IP, 4 hits, 1 run, 3 K, 1 walk on 55 pitches.
Top 5th
Chris Woodward grounds out to first on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Reed Johnson singles to center field on first pitch.
Ronny Cedeno flies out to center field on first pitch, 2 outs.
Ichiro Suzuki grounds into a 6-4 force at 2nd on 2 pitches, 3 outs.
Andy Pettitte's line:
5.0 IP, 4 hits, 1 run, 3 K, 1 walk on 64 pitches.
Bottom 5th
Nick Swisher called out on strikes on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Melky Cabrera Homers to left field on 6 pitches. Yankees take a 2-1 lead upon video review, it looks fair from the replay though. Play stands on Review.
Cody Ransom flies out to center field on 6 pitches, 2 outs.
Derek Jeter is hit by the pitch on the first pitch. He got hit on his toe.
Johnny Damon strikes out swinging on 4 pitches, 3 outs.
Jarrod Washburn's line:
5.0 IP, 5 hits, 2 runs, 5 K, 1 walk, 1 HBP on 76 pitches.
Top 6th
Russell Branyan called out on strikes on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Jose Lopez flies out to center field on 6 pitches, 2 outs.
Ken Griffey Jr homers on first pitch to Right field, to the right of the bleachers. Game tied at 2-2.
Franklin Gutierrez singles to center field, deflected off Jeter's glove on 6 pitches.
Waldimir Balentin(Gutierrez "walked" to 2nd, thinking it was 3-2 instead of 2-2 and was caught by a mile, 3 outs) on 5 pitches.
Andy Pettitte's line:
6.0 IP, 6 hits, 2 runs, 4 K, 1 walk on 86 pitches.
Bottom 6th
Mark Teixeira singles to left field on 2 pitches.
Alex Rodriguez Homers to DEEEP Center Field, into Monument Park on 2 pitches. Yankees regain the 4-2 lead.
Jorge Posada strikes out swinging on 6 pitches, 1 out.
Robinson Cano grounds out to pitcher on first pitch, 2 outs.
Nick Swisher pops out to third on 2 pitches, 3 outs.
Jarrod Washburn's line:
6.0 IP, 7 hits, 4 runs, 6 K, 1 walk, 1 HBP on 89 pitches.
Top 7th
Wladimir Balentin flies out to shallow deep center on 2 pitches, 1 out.
Chris Woodward called out on strikes on 5 pitches, 2 outs.
Reed Johnson lines out to center on 5 pitches, 3 outs.
Andy Pettitte's line:
7.0 IP, 6 hits, 2 runs, 5 K, 1 walk on 98 pitches.
Bottom 7th
Melky Cabrera flies out to center on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Cody Ransom flies out to center on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Derek Jeter singles to left field on 2 pitches.
Johnny Damon pops out to third base on 3 pitches, 3 outs.
Jarrod Washburn's line:
7.0 IP, 8 hits, 4 runs, 6 K, 1 walk, 1 HBP on 100 pitches.
Top 8th
Pitching Change: Alfredo Aceves replaces Andy Pettitte
Ronny Cedeno flies out to right field on 5 pitches, 1 out.
Pitching Change: Phil Coke replaces Alfredo Aceves(2 lefties coming up)
Ichiro Suzuki grounds out to pitcher on 2 pitches, 2 outs.
Russell Branyan strikes out swinging on 5 pitches, 3 outs.
Phil Coke's line:
0.2 IP, 1 K on 7 pitches.
Bottom 8th
Pitching Change: Miguel Batista replaces Jarrod Washburn
Mark Teixeira grounds out to second on 5 pitches, 1 out.
Alex Rodriguez singles to center field on 2 pitches.
Jorge Posada grounds into the 4-6-3 double play on first pitch, 3 outs.
Miguel Batista's line:
1.0 IP, 1 hit on 8 pitches.
Top 9th:
Pitching Change: Mariano Rivera replaces Phil Coke
Jose Lopez grounds out to third on 7 pitches. 1 out
Ken Griffey Jr. grounds out to second on 5 pitches. 2 outs.
Franklin Gutierrez grounds out to third on 3 pitches. 3 outs.
YANKEES WIN! THEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE YANKEEES WIN! 7 in a row and #502 for Mariano Rivera as the Yankees win 4-2.
Mariano Rivera's line:
1.0 IP, 1-2-3 inning on 15 pitches.
WP: Andy Pettitte(8-3)
LP: Jarrod Washburn(4-6)
SV: Mariano Rivera(20)
Players of the game: Alex Rodriguez and Andy Pettitte.
Andy pitched a great game today, 7 good innings of 2 run ball. Made a couple of mistakes, especially Griffey's HR, but he limit the damage and this was one of his strongest pitching performances.
Arod came clutch for the 2nd night in a row, hitting a shot to center into Monument Park to give the Yankees a 4-2 lead and it was the game winning hit.
The Yankees have won 7 in a row and will look to make it 8 and the sweep tommorow in the Bronx. Until then, Goodnight everyone.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Yankees vs Mariners play by play
YANKEES (43-32)
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Cano 2B
Posada C
Matsui DH
Swisher RF
Cabrera CF
Pitching: RHP Joba Chamberlain (4-2, 3.81).
MARINERS (39-36)
Ichiro RF
Branyan 1B
Lopez 2B
Griffey LF
Sweeney DH
Gutierrez CF
Woodward 3B
Johjima C
Cedeno SS
Pitching: RHP Brandon Morrow (0-3, 5.64).
Yankees made a trade today acquiring IF/OF Eric Hinske from the Pirates, with cash for minor leaguers RHP Casey Erickson and OF Eric Fryer. However, his plane got delayed by the weather so it looks like he wont be avaliable to play until tommorow.
Game is under a rain delay right now, first pitch is now scheduled for 7:45 PM(now 8:05 PM)
Also, Mariano Rivera is going to throw out the first pitch, a rarity to see an active player throw out the first pitch. As you know, its because of him reaching the 500 save plateau.
Top 1st
Ichiro Suzuki strikes out swinging on 6 pitches, 1 out.
Russell Branyan walks on 6 pitches.
Jose Lopez strikes out swinging on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Ken Griffey Jr. flies out to center field on 2 pitches, 3 outs.
Joba Chamberlain's line:
1.0 IP, 2 K, 1 BB on 17 pitches.
Bottom 1st
Derek Jeter grounds out to short on first pitch, 1 out.
Johnny Damon doubles to right field on 2 pitches.
Mark Teixeira grounds out to pitcher on 2 pitches, 2 outs.
Alex Rodriguez called out on striked on 5 pitches, 3 outs.
Brandon Morrow's line:
1.0 IP, 1 hit, 1 K on 10 pitches.
Top 2nd
Mike Sweeney grounds out to short on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Franklin Gutierrez singles to left field on 6 pitches.
Chris Woodward infield singles to short on first pitch, Gutierrez to 2nd.
Kenji Johjima grounds into the 5-5-3 double play on first pitch, 3 outs.
Joba Chamberlain's line:
2.0 IP, 2 cheap hits, 2 K, 1 BB on 29 pitches.
Bottom 2nd
Robinson Cano singles to center field on 5 pitches.
Jorge Posada singles to right field on first pitch, Cano to 2nd.
Hideki Matsui reaches on fielding error by third basemen on 6 pitches. Throwing error by third basemen allows Cano to score. Posada to third, Yankees take a 1-0 lead.
Nick Swisher strikes out swinging on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Melky Cabrera out on a sac fly to center field on first pitch, Posada Scores. 2 outs. Yankees take a 2-0 lead.
Derek Jeter grounds out to short on 2 pitches, 3 outs.
Brandon Morrow's line:
2.0 IP, 3 hits, 2 runs, 2 K on 28 pitches.
Top 3rd
Ronny Cedeno homers to left field on 4 pitches. Yankees have a 2-1 lead.
Ichiro Suzuki singles to left field on 2 pitches.
Russell Branyan strikes out swinging on 6 pitches. Ichiro steals 2nd. 1 out.
Jose Lopez walks on 5 pitches.
Ken Griffey Jr. flies out to center field on first pitch, 2 outs.
Mike Sweeney grounds out to pitcher on 3 pitches, 3 outs.
Joba Chamberlain's line:
3.0 IP, 4 hits, 1 run, 3 K, 2 BB on 50 pitches.
Bottom 3rd
Johnny Damon walks on 7 pitches.
Mark Teixeira grounds into a 4-6-3 double play on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Alex Rodriguez grounds out to pitcher on first pitch, 3 outs.
Brandon Morrow's line:
3.0 IP, 3 hits, 2 runs, 2 K, 1 BB on 39 pitches.
Top 4th
Franklin Gutierrez grounds out to pitcher on 6 pitches, 1 out.
Chris Woodward strikes out swinging on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Kenji Johjima hits a ground rule double on 3 pitches to left field.
Ronny Cedeno grounds out to third base on 5 pitches, 3 outs.
Joba Chamberlain's line:
4.0 IP, 5 hits, 1 run, 4 K, 2 BB on 67 pitches.
Bottom 4th
Robinson Cano singles to center field on 5 pitches.
Jorge Posada walks on 4 pitches, Cano to 2nd.
Hideki Matsui walks on 8 pitches, Bases loaded.
Nick Swisher pops out to short on 5 pitches, infield fly rule. 1 out.
Melky Cabrera grounds into a 3-6 force out at 2nd on 3 pitches, 2 outs. Cano Scores. Posada to third. Yankees have a 3-1 lead.
Derek Jeter strikes out swinging on 5 pitches, 3 outs.
Brandon Morrow's line:
4.0 IP, 4 hits, 3 runs, 3 K, 3 BB on 7o pitches.
Top 5th
Ichiro Suzuki infield singles to second on first pitch.
Russell Branyan(Ichiro Steals 2nd and third base)singles to right field on 5 pitches. Ichiro Scores. Yankees have a 3-2 lead.
Jose Lopez grounds into a 6-4 force at 2nd on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Ken Griffey Jr(Lopez steals 2nd base)walks on 6 pitches.
Mike Sweeney flies out to center field on 2 pitches, 2 outs.
Franklin Gutierrez singles to center field on 2 pitches, Lopez Scores, Griffey Jr to 3rd. Game is now tied at 3.
Chris Woodward flies out to center field on 2 pitches, 3 outs.
Joba Chamberlain's line:
5.1 IP, 9 hits, 3 runs, 4 K, 2 BB on 96 pitches.
Bottom 5th
Johnny Damon grounds out to second on 7 pitches, 1 out.
Mark Teixeira singles to right field on 3 pitches.
Alex Rodriguez walks on 4 pitches, Teixeira to 2nd.
Robinson Cano strikes out swinging on 7 pitches, 2 outs.
Jorge Posada walks on 7 pitches, Bases loaded.
Pitching Change: Chris Jakubauskas replaces Brandon Morrow
Hideki Matsui grounds out to first, flips to pitcher on 6 pitches, 3 outs.
Chris Jakubauskas's line:
0.1 IP, 6 pitches.
Top 6th
Kenji Johjima singles to center field on 7 pitches.
Ronny Cedeno out on a sac bunt on first pitch. Johjima to 2nd. 1 out
Pitching Change: Phil Coke replaces Joba Chamberlain
Ichiro Suzuki flies out to center field on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Russell Branyan strikes out swinging on 4 pitches, 3 outs.
Phil Coke's line:
0.2 IP, 1 K on 7 pitches.
Bottom 6th
Nick Swisher flies out to left field on first pitch, 1 out.
Melky Cabrera strikes out swinging on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Derek Jeter strikes out swinging on 4 pitches, 3 outs.
Chris Jakubauskas's line:
1.1 IP, 2 K on 14 pitches.
Top 7th
Pitching Change: Phil Hughes replaces Phil Coke
Jose Lopez grounds out to short on first pitch, 1 out.
Ken Griffey Jr. strikes out swinging on 5 pitches, 2 outs.
Mike Sweeney flies out to left field on 3 pitches, 3 outs.
Phil Hughes's line:
1.0 IP, 1 K on 9 pitches.
Bottom 7th
Johnny Damon hits a ground rule double to left field on 4 pitches.
Mark Teixeira strikes out swinging on 5 pitches. 1 out.
Alex Rodriguez homers to left field on 5 pitches, Damon Scores. Yankees take a 5-3 lead.
Robinson Cano flies out to center on 6 pitches, 2 outs.
Jorge Posada flies out to center on 6 pitches, 3 outs.
Chris Jakubauskas's line:
2.1 IP, 2 hits, 2 runs, 3 K on 40 pitches.
Top 8th
Pitching Change: Brian Bruney replaces Phil Hughes
Franklin Gutierrez singles to right field on 3 pitches.
Chris Woodward singles to left on 4 pitches.
Kenji Johjima singles to left field on 2 pitches, Gutierrez scores. Yankees have a 5-4 lead.
Ronny Cedeno out on a sac bunt to pitcher, 1 out. Runners Advance on first pitch.
Ichiro Suzuzi is intentionally walked on 4 pitches.
Russell Branyan out on a sac fly to left field on 7 pitches, 2 outs. Woodward scores. Game tied at 5-5.
Jose Lopez grounds into a 5-4 force at 2nd on first pitch, 3 outs.
Brian Bruney:
1.0 IP, 3 hits, 2 runs on 22 pitches.
Bottom 8th
Pitching Change: Sean White is in.
Hideki Matsui doubles to center field on 3 pitches.
Pinch Runner Brett Gardner replaces Hideki Matsui.
Nick Swisher bunt singles to the pitcher on first pitch, Gardner to 3rd.
Melky Cabrera doubles to center field on first pitch, Gardner scores, Swisher to 3rd. Yankees have a 6-5 lead.
Derek Jeter Singles on 5 pitches, Swisher and Melky score. Yankees have a 8-5 lead.
Johnny Damon flies out to center field on 4 pitches. 1 out. Jeter to 2nd.
Mark Teixeira grounds out to short on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Alex Rodriguez flies out to right field on 3 pitches, 3 outs.
Sean White's line:
1.0 IP, 4 hits, 3 runs on 20 pitches.
Top 9th
Pitching Change: Mariano Rivera replaces Brian Bruney
Ken Griffey Jr. grounds out to first on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Mike Sweeney grounds out to short on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Franklin Gutierrez strikes out swinging on 4 pitches, 3 outs.
Mariano Rivera's line:
1.0 IP, 1 K, 1-2-3 inning on 11 pitches.
WP: Brian Bruney(3-0)
LP: Sean White(2-1)
SV: Mariano Rivera(19, 501 career saves)
Players of the game: 3-way tie between AROD, Jeter, Melky
All had clutch hits in the 7th and 8th innings to give the Yankees the lead and insurance.
Goodnight all
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Cano 2B
Posada C
Matsui DH
Swisher RF
Cabrera CF
Pitching: RHP Joba Chamberlain (4-2, 3.81).
MARINERS (39-36)
Ichiro RF
Branyan 1B
Lopez 2B
Griffey LF
Sweeney DH
Gutierrez CF
Woodward 3B
Johjima C
Cedeno SS
Pitching: RHP Brandon Morrow (0-3, 5.64).
Yankees made a trade today acquiring IF/OF Eric Hinske from the Pirates, with cash for minor leaguers RHP Casey Erickson and OF Eric Fryer. However, his plane got delayed by the weather so it looks like he wont be avaliable to play until tommorow.
Game is under a rain delay right now, first pitch is now scheduled for 7:45 PM(now 8:05 PM)
Also, Mariano Rivera is going to throw out the first pitch, a rarity to see an active player throw out the first pitch. As you know, its because of him reaching the 500 save plateau.
Top 1st
Ichiro Suzuki strikes out swinging on 6 pitches, 1 out.
Russell Branyan walks on 6 pitches.
Jose Lopez strikes out swinging on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Ken Griffey Jr. flies out to center field on 2 pitches, 3 outs.
Joba Chamberlain's line:
1.0 IP, 2 K, 1 BB on 17 pitches.
Bottom 1st
Derek Jeter grounds out to short on first pitch, 1 out.
Johnny Damon doubles to right field on 2 pitches.
Mark Teixeira grounds out to pitcher on 2 pitches, 2 outs.
Alex Rodriguez called out on striked on 5 pitches, 3 outs.
Brandon Morrow's line:
1.0 IP, 1 hit, 1 K on 10 pitches.
Top 2nd
Mike Sweeney grounds out to short on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Franklin Gutierrez singles to left field on 6 pitches.
Chris Woodward infield singles to short on first pitch, Gutierrez to 2nd.
Kenji Johjima grounds into the 5-5-3 double play on first pitch, 3 outs.
Joba Chamberlain's line:
2.0 IP, 2 cheap hits, 2 K, 1 BB on 29 pitches.
Bottom 2nd
Robinson Cano singles to center field on 5 pitches.
Jorge Posada singles to right field on first pitch, Cano to 2nd.
Hideki Matsui reaches on fielding error by third basemen on 6 pitches. Throwing error by third basemen allows Cano to score. Posada to third, Yankees take a 1-0 lead.
Nick Swisher strikes out swinging on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Melky Cabrera out on a sac fly to center field on first pitch, Posada Scores. 2 outs. Yankees take a 2-0 lead.
Derek Jeter grounds out to short on 2 pitches, 3 outs.
Brandon Morrow's line:
2.0 IP, 3 hits, 2 runs, 2 K on 28 pitches.
Top 3rd
Ronny Cedeno homers to left field on 4 pitches. Yankees have a 2-1 lead.
Ichiro Suzuki singles to left field on 2 pitches.
Russell Branyan strikes out swinging on 6 pitches. Ichiro steals 2nd. 1 out.
Jose Lopez walks on 5 pitches.
Ken Griffey Jr. flies out to center field on first pitch, 2 outs.
Mike Sweeney grounds out to pitcher on 3 pitches, 3 outs.
Joba Chamberlain's line:
3.0 IP, 4 hits, 1 run, 3 K, 2 BB on 50 pitches.
Bottom 3rd
Johnny Damon walks on 7 pitches.
Mark Teixeira grounds into a 4-6-3 double play on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Alex Rodriguez grounds out to pitcher on first pitch, 3 outs.
Brandon Morrow's line:
3.0 IP, 3 hits, 2 runs, 2 K, 1 BB on 39 pitches.
Top 4th
Franklin Gutierrez grounds out to pitcher on 6 pitches, 1 out.
Chris Woodward strikes out swinging on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Kenji Johjima hits a ground rule double on 3 pitches to left field.
Ronny Cedeno grounds out to third base on 5 pitches, 3 outs.
Joba Chamberlain's line:
4.0 IP, 5 hits, 1 run, 4 K, 2 BB on 67 pitches.
Bottom 4th
Robinson Cano singles to center field on 5 pitches.
Jorge Posada walks on 4 pitches, Cano to 2nd.
Hideki Matsui walks on 8 pitches, Bases loaded.
Nick Swisher pops out to short on 5 pitches, infield fly rule. 1 out.
Melky Cabrera grounds into a 3-6 force out at 2nd on 3 pitches, 2 outs. Cano Scores. Posada to third. Yankees have a 3-1 lead.
Derek Jeter strikes out swinging on 5 pitches, 3 outs.
Brandon Morrow's line:
4.0 IP, 4 hits, 3 runs, 3 K, 3 BB on 7o pitches.
Top 5th
Ichiro Suzuki infield singles to second on first pitch.
Russell Branyan(Ichiro Steals 2nd and third base)singles to right field on 5 pitches. Ichiro Scores. Yankees have a 3-2 lead.
Jose Lopez grounds into a 6-4 force at 2nd on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Ken Griffey Jr(Lopez steals 2nd base)walks on 6 pitches.
Mike Sweeney flies out to center field on 2 pitches, 2 outs.
Franklin Gutierrez singles to center field on 2 pitches, Lopez Scores, Griffey Jr to 3rd. Game is now tied at 3.
Chris Woodward flies out to center field on 2 pitches, 3 outs.
Joba Chamberlain's line:
5.1 IP, 9 hits, 3 runs, 4 K, 2 BB on 96 pitches.
Bottom 5th
Johnny Damon grounds out to second on 7 pitches, 1 out.
Mark Teixeira singles to right field on 3 pitches.
Alex Rodriguez walks on 4 pitches, Teixeira to 2nd.
Robinson Cano strikes out swinging on 7 pitches, 2 outs.
Jorge Posada walks on 7 pitches, Bases loaded.
Pitching Change: Chris Jakubauskas replaces Brandon Morrow
Hideki Matsui grounds out to first, flips to pitcher on 6 pitches, 3 outs.
Chris Jakubauskas's line:
0.1 IP, 6 pitches.
Top 6th
Kenji Johjima singles to center field on 7 pitches.
Ronny Cedeno out on a sac bunt on first pitch. Johjima to 2nd. 1 out
Pitching Change: Phil Coke replaces Joba Chamberlain
Ichiro Suzuki flies out to center field on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Russell Branyan strikes out swinging on 4 pitches, 3 outs.
Phil Coke's line:
0.2 IP, 1 K on 7 pitches.
Bottom 6th
Nick Swisher flies out to left field on first pitch, 1 out.
Melky Cabrera strikes out swinging on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Derek Jeter strikes out swinging on 4 pitches, 3 outs.
Chris Jakubauskas's line:
1.1 IP, 2 K on 14 pitches.
Top 7th
Pitching Change: Phil Hughes replaces Phil Coke
Jose Lopez grounds out to short on first pitch, 1 out.
Ken Griffey Jr. strikes out swinging on 5 pitches, 2 outs.
Mike Sweeney flies out to left field on 3 pitches, 3 outs.
Phil Hughes's line:
1.0 IP, 1 K on 9 pitches.
Bottom 7th
Johnny Damon hits a ground rule double to left field on 4 pitches.
Mark Teixeira strikes out swinging on 5 pitches. 1 out.
Alex Rodriguez homers to left field on 5 pitches, Damon Scores. Yankees take a 5-3 lead.
Robinson Cano flies out to center on 6 pitches, 2 outs.
Jorge Posada flies out to center on 6 pitches, 3 outs.
Chris Jakubauskas's line:
2.1 IP, 2 hits, 2 runs, 3 K on 40 pitches.
Top 8th
Pitching Change: Brian Bruney replaces Phil Hughes
Franklin Gutierrez singles to right field on 3 pitches.
Chris Woodward singles to left on 4 pitches.
Kenji Johjima singles to left field on 2 pitches, Gutierrez scores. Yankees have a 5-4 lead.
Ronny Cedeno out on a sac bunt to pitcher, 1 out. Runners Advance on first pitch.
Ichiro Suzuzi is intentionally walked on 4 pitches.
Russell Branyan out on a sac fly to left field on 7 pitches, 2 outs. Woodward scores. Game tied at 5-5.
Jose Lopez grounds into a 5-4 force at 2nd on first pitch, 3 outs.
Brian Bruney:
1.0 IP, 3 hits, 2 runs on 22 pitches.
Bottom 8th
Pitching Change: Sean White is in.
Hideki Matsui doubles to center field on 3 pitches.
Pinch Runner Brett Gardner replaces Hideki Matsui.
Nick Swisher bunt singles to the pitcher on first pitch, Gardner to 3rd.
Melky Cabrera doubles to center field on first pitch, Gardner scores, Swisher to 3rd. Yankees have a 6-5 lead.
Derek Jeter Singles on 5 pitches, Swisher and Melky score. Yankees have a 8-5 lead.
Johnny Damon flies out to center field on 4 pitches. 1 out. Jeter to 2nd.
Mark Teixeira grounds out to short on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Alex Rodriguez flies out to right field on 3 pitches, 3 outs.
Sean White's line:
1.0 IP, 4 hits, 3 runs on 20 pitches.
Top 9th
Pitching Change: Mariano Rivera replaces Brian Bruney
Ken Griffey Jr. grounds out to first on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Mike Sweeney grounds out to short on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Franklin Gutierrez strikes out swinging on 4 pitches, 3 outs.
Mariano Rivera's line:
1.0 IP, 1 K, 1-2-3 inning on 11 pitches.
WP: Brian Bruney(3-0)
LP: Sean White(2-1)
SV: Mariano Rivera(19, 501 career saves)
Players of the game: 3-way tie between AROD, Jeter, Melky
All had clutch hits in the 7th and 8th innings to give the Yankees the lead and insurance.
Goodnight all
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