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.
