08/30: Giambi does it again - Yanks overpower the Mariners 7-4
Posted by: Michael
Jason Giambi came back for the second consecutive game to provide the offensive punch the Yankees needed to take the win against the Seatle Mariners. Giambi hit two homers and provided 4 RBIs. Giambi is quickly overcoming his bad August, and if he peaks again in September as he did in July - then we should catch and pass the Red Sox.
A-Rod contributed with a home run of his own, going 2 for 3 with a walk. He left the game in the 9th inning with tightness in the groin. The injury could have happened earlier in the game while fielding a ball, but A-Rod stayed in there til the 9th. Hopefully it is nothing serious.
The Moose only lasted three innings. He was hammered for four runs in six hits. He also gave up four walks. It was this time last year that Mussina was untouchable. Lets hope he makes the turn for the month of September. Is it me, or does he have a problem pitching in the stretch?
Aaron Small came into the game in relief of Mussina and was able to quickly quiet the Seattle bats. He pitched four very effective innings only giving up one hit. Gordon and Rivera were able to finish the game with Rivera picking up his 34th save.
I know it is kind of early, but when you are talking about team MVP, you have to look at what Small has done this year. I can't imagine where we would be without him. Most likely we would still have Wayne Franklin on the roster.
Tonight another Yankee savior is on the mound as Shawn Chacon (4-8, 3.28 ERA or 3-1, 1.80 ERA as a Yankee) takes on Jeff Harris (1-1, 1.69 ERA). In Harris' last game, he pitched 7 innings against the Rangers and gave up just one earned run. It seems like the Yanks always struggle some against the opposing rookie pitchers. Let's hope this is not the case. Game time 10:05pm ET.
A-Rod contributed with a home run of his own, going 2 for 3 with a walk. He left the game in the 9th inning with tightness in the groin. The injury could have happened earlier in the game while fielding a ball, but A-Rod stayed in there til the 9th. Hopefully it is nothing serious.
The Moose only lasted three innings. He was hammered for four runs in six hits. He also gave up four walks. It was this time last year that Mussina was untouchable. Lets hope he makes the turn for the month of September. Is it me, or does he have a problem pitching in the stretch?
Aaron Small came into the game in relief of Mussina and was able to quickly quiet the Seattle bats. He pitched four very effective innings only giving up one hit. Gordon and Rivera were able to finish the game with Rivera picking up his 34th save.
I know it is kind of early, but when you are talking about team MVP, you have to look at what Small has done this year. I can't imagine where we would be without him. Most likely we would still have Wayne Franklin on the roster.
Tonight another Yankee savior is on the mound as Shawn Chacon (4-8, 3.28 ERA or 3-1, 1.80 ERA as a Yankee) takes on Jeff Harris (1-1, 1.69 ERA). In Harris' last game, he pitched 7 innings against the Rangers and gave up just one earned run. It seems like the Yanks always struggle some against the opposing rookie pitchers. Let's hope this is not the case. Game time 10:05pm ET.
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