The New York Yankees tried to come back late in the game but still fell short by one run to the Baltimore Orioles.  The Yankees gave up four runs in the seventh inning and were beaten by the Orioles 7-6.  It was the second straight night that the Yankees have lost to the Orioles and they will have to win on Wednesday to avoid the embarrasing three game sweep at home.

Darrell Rasner gave up eight hits and four runs over six innings to take the loss.  Rasner now has a 5-8 record on the season.  Rasner definately needs to start throwing the better for the Yankees.  They could really use some wins of out him down the stretch.  Newely acquired Damaso Marte did have a good game either as he gave up two more runs after Rasner left the game.  Mariano Rivera also gave up a run in the ninth inning so you could tell that it just wasn’t the Yankees night.

Alex Rodriguez did hit his 22nd home run of the season when he hit a solo shot in the sixth inning.  Robinson Cano then had a two run single in the eighth inning and then Bobby Abreu had a rbi double in the ninth inning before Jason Giambi tacked on a two run single to bring the Yankees within one run.  That was as close as the Yankees would get however.

So now will the Yankees win on Wednesday and avoid the sweep?  I think they will get the job done.  Do you?

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Once again the New York Yankees hammered the Minnesota Twins as they won Tuesday evening by the score of 8-2.  Great offense output and great pitching equaled another win for the Yankees as they try to get back up on top of the East division standing.

David Robertson improved to 2-0 on the year as he recorded one out to pick up the win.  Yeah one out and Robertson got the win lol.  Starting pitcher Darrell Rasner was taken out of the game after pitching 5 2/3 innings and giving up four hits and two runs.  Ranser ended up with the no decision as the offense didn’t kick in until he left the game.

Jose Veras, Kyle Farnsworth, and Dan Giese all pitched on inning of relief without allowing a run to score.  That is exactly how you want to see your bullpen throw the ball.

Bobby Abreu led the team with three rbi including a two run home run.  Derek Jeter and Robinson Cano both finished with two rbi while Jason Giambi contributed with one rbi.  Balanced scoring once again by the Yankees offense who are swinging the bats very good right now.

The Yankees will be going for the three game sweep on Wednesday.  I like their chances do you?

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The New York Yankees didn’t have any problems with the Minnesota Twins on Monday night as they opened up their weekday series with a 12-4 victory.  The Yankees had 16 hits to score those 12 runs as the offense was really swinging the bats well while the pitchers pitched well enough to get the victory.

Alex Rodriguez hit a two run home run while Robinson Cano and Derek Jeter both added solo shots for the Yankees.  A-Rod finished the game leading the team with three rbi.  Cano and Jeter both had two rbi each while Johnny Damon and Bobby Abreu both chipped in with one each.  That is a big balanced scoring attack for the Yankees as almost everybody contributed.

Sidney Ponson improved to 6-1 on the season as he threw 5 2/3 innings to get the win.  Ponson gave up nine hits and three runs while walking and striking out two batters.  Edwar Ramirez, David Robertson, and LaTroy Hawkins all threw out of the bullpen.  Hawkins threw the final two innings of the game while only allowing one hit.

It was a very good win for the Yankees and they will now hope to go up 2-0 in the series when they face off againast the Twins on Tuesday evening.  Yankees Blog

Andy Pettitte pitched great on Tuesday night as he pitched a eight innings and the New York Yankees defeated the visting Tampa Bay Rays by the score of 5-0.  Pettite only gave up four hits while walking zero and striking out five other batters.  Pettitte is now 10-6 on the season.

Derek Jeter got the Yankees scoring started in the third inning when he had a two run double that scored Robinson Cano and Jose Molina.  The Yankees were able to tack on a couple of insurance in the eighth inning when Melky Cabrera hit a solo home run and Bobby Abreu had a rbi double that scored Jeter.  Cano then singled to score Abreu for the yankees fifth run of the game.

Great win for the Yankees as they beat the Rays who sit a top the division.

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The New York Yankees scored nine runs in the seventh inning as they beat the Texas Rangers by the score of 18-7.  It was a very high scoring game between the two teams but the Yankees were able to come out on top to avoid the sweep.

Jason Giambi had a grand slam and two run double to finish the game with six rbi’s to lead the Yankees at the plate.  Alex Rodriguez had a three run home run as he finished the game with three rbi.  Jorge Posada was right behind A-rod as he had two rbi.  Johnny Damon and two rbi, Robinson Cano, and WIlson Betemit, and Bobby Abreu all contributed with one rbi of their own.

Sidney Ponson struggled in his first start with the Yankees.  He only lasted five innings and gave up nine hits and seven early runs.  The Rangers hit two home runs off of Ponson who will really need to turn things around if he wants to stay in the rotation.

Edwar Ramirez pitched the sixth and seventh innings without giving up a run and then Kyle Farnsworth pitched a scoreless eighth inning for the Yankees.  LaTroy Hawkins pitched the ninth inning for the Yankees as he finished off the Rangers.

The Yankees will now play the Red Sox for four games this weekend.  The series is always a huge one between the fans I expect this one to be the same way.

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Mariano Rivera gave up a rbi single in the top of the ninth inning to Michael Young as the New York Yankees lost to the Texas Rangers by the score of 3-2.  It was a dissapointing loss for the Yankees as they just couldn’t get anything going in the game and looked very frustrated at the plate.  The Yankees will now have to win on Wednesday to avoid the three game sweep by the Rangers.

Yankees starting pitcher Joba Chamberlain struggled as he only lasted four innings.  Chamberlain gave up five hits and two runs in the game as he got a no decision.  Joba walked four batters while striking out six in his four innings of action.  Dan Giese, David Robertson, and Jose Veras all seen action before Rivera blew the game in the ninth inning.

Robinson Cano and Wilson Betemit both had rbi singles for the Yankees.  The Yankees just couldn’t get a good rally going to score any runs in the game.  It was a very frustrating game to watch and it had to have been very frustrating to be a Yankees player or coach in the game.

I do like the Yankees chances to avoid the sweep on Wednesday however.  What do you think?

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The New York Yankees lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-5 on Tuesday night but they bounced back nicely with a 10-0 victory on Wednesday night to event he interleague series at 1-1.  The Yankees had pressure on the Pirates all game long as they scored in five of nine innings.

Bobby Abreu had a three run home run and then a rbi double to lead the Yankees at the plate with four rbi.  Jason Giambi had two rbi while Derek Jeter and Robinson Cano both had one rbi.  Cano’s rbi came via the long ball when he went deep in the fifth inning of the game.  Melky Cabrera tacked on another run in the ninth inning with a rbi single.

Joba Chamberlain improved to 2-2 on the season as he pitched a good ball game.  Chamberlain tossed 6 2/3 innings while giving up six hits.  Joba walked one batter and struck out seven others in the game.  Great outing for Chamberlain as he continues to get stretched out in the starters role.

Ross Ohlendorf recorded the last out in the seventh inning and then tossed a scoreless inning in the eighth inning.  Jose Veras gave up two runs in the ninth inning but did not let the Pirates score and kept the shut out in tact.

Good win for the Yankees as they dominated the Pirates pitching staff.  That is how you bounce back from a butt kicking like the Yankees took on Tuesday night!

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Mike Mussina logged his tenth win of the season and the Yankee offense powered the team to an 8-4 victory in Houston taking the first two games of the series.  The Yankees have reached their high water mark going three games over .500 for the first time this season.

Alex Rodiriguez got the Yankee bats started in the 2nd by delievering his 11th home run of the season into the right-center field seats.  Back to back doubles from Jason Giambi and Melky Cabrera added another run to make it a 3-2 game.  In the third, with a man on third, Houston pitcher Wandy Rodriguez issued three consecutive walks to Rodriguez, Giambi and Cabrera to tie the score at three.  Jose Molina then ripped a single to left scoring A-Rod and Giambi to put the Yanks in front for good.  The Yankees tacked on three more runs throughout the game including a pinch-hit RBI single by Robinson Cano in the 8th. 

Mussina got off to a rocky start being greeted by a long three-run homrun by Carlos Lee in the first inning, but he settled in quickly after that retiring 13 of his next 15 batters.  Mussina worked 6 strong innings allowing only the three runs.  The bullpen of the Yankees continued to impress allowing 3 hits and 1 run over the final three innings to preserve the victory for Mussina.  Mussina has now reached a minimum of 10 wins in each of his last 17 seasons.

The Yankees go for the sweep Sunday afternoon at 1pm CDT.  Alberto Gonzalez rejoined the team and got the start Saturday after being recalled from Scranton on Friday. Shelly Duncan was sent back to make room for Gonzalez.   

The New York Yankess came back to beat the Baltimore Orioles by the score of 2-1 on Thursday night.  Robinson Cano singled in Hideki Matsui for the game winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning.

Shelley Duncan was the other Yankees player to record an rbi as he had a sacrafice fly in the fourth inning that scored Matsui.  Goodjob by Matsui for getting on base and scoring both runs in the game.

Mariano Rivera ended up getting the win as he pitched the ninth inning.  Rivera is now 1-1 on the season.  Ian Kennedy started the game and pitched his best game of the year even though he got the no decision.  Kennedy tossed six innings while only giving up four hits and one run.

Jose Veras and Kyle Farnsworth both pitched one inning each and did not allow a run.  Good job by them as they gave the Yankees the chance to win the game along with Rivera.

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The New York Yankees were finally able to beat the Tampa Bay Rays.  The Yankees beat the Rays 2-1 on Wednesday night as they try to get back above the .500 mark.

The Yankees got two runs and made sure that was enough to win the game.  Bobby Abreu and Robinson Cano had the rbi’s for the Yankees.  Cano had a rbi single in the fourth inning and Abreu had a rbi double in the fifth inning.

On the mound for the Yankees, Mike Mussina pitched 6 1/3 innings to pick up the win.  The win was Mussina’s sixth of the season.  Mussina gave up five hits and one run in the game.  Good outing for Mr. Mussina.

Ross Ohlendorf and Joba Chamberlain pitched the Yankees into the ninth inning and then Mariano Rivera got his 11th save of the season.

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