05/29: Yankees Drop Opener in Toronto
Posted by: Seamus
The Yankees fell into last place in the A.L. East last night with a 7-2 loss at Rogers Centre. The Yanks are now 12-14 in the month of May and stand 7.5 games behind a tough Tigers team for the A.L. wild card.
The Yankees managed three hits in the first seven innings against Toronto ace (did I say ace?...I meant rotation filler) Dustin McGowan before Matsui finally took him out of the game with a two-run shot in the 8th. The Yankee pitching wasn't much better as Matt DeSalvo struggled with his control, walking three and giving up three runs on five hits in 4 and 2/3. Ron Villone wasn't much better, giving up a bases loaded single and walking in a run. Greg Myers also allowed a two-run single to Aaron Hill.
Honestly to think that the Yankees sit only 7.5 games out of the wild card the way they're playing now is kind of relieving. Only thing is, if it weren't for the fact that their defecit in the division is already 13.5 games, I'd say that Detroit and Cleveland would be tougher teams to catch. Those might really be the two best teams in the American League.
Yanks will try to bounce back behind Andy Pettite tonight at 7 ET. The Blue Jays will be sending out Shaun Marcum.
The Yankees managed three hits in the first seven innings against Toronto ace (did I say ace?...I meant rotation filler) Dustin McGowan before Matsui finally took him out of the game with a two-run shot in the 8th. The Yankee pitching wasn't much better as Matt DeSalvo struggled with his control, walking three and giving up three runs on five hits in 4 and 2/3. Ron Villone wasn't much better, giving up a bases loaded single and walking in a run. Greg Myers also allowed a two-run single to Aaron Hill.
Honestly to think that the Yankees sit only 7.5 games out of the wild card the way they're playing now is kind of relieving. Only thing is, if it weren't for the fact that their defecit in the division is already 13.5 games, I'd say that Detroit and Cleveland would be tougher teams to catch. Those might really be the two best teams in the American League.
Yanks will try to bounce back behind Andy Pettite tonight at 7 ET. The Blue Jays will be sending out Shaun Marcum.
