09/24: BoSox Put Yanks to Sleep, but Yanks Prevail Over Blue Jays
Posted by: Seamus
Well that's going to be all she wrote, folks. The Yankees got some good all-around pitching to defeat the Blue Jays 3-1, but were officially knocked out of the postseason race, thanks to a comeback victory by the Red Sox against Cliff Lee and the Indians. It's the first full season in which the Yankees won't be playing in October since 1993.
As for the actual game, Mike Mussina pitched five solid innings en route to his 19th victory of the season, but was pulled a bit early after being hit on the elbow by a batted ball earlier in the game. Mussina finished with a line of four hits in five shutout innings.
The only run given up by the Yankees was allowed by Damaso Marte. The Yankees used a total of six pitchers, including an inning and two-thirds by Joba Chamberlain. Mariano Rivera pitched a 1-2-3 ninth and recorded his 38th save.
As far as the offense goes, the Yankees didn't do a whole lot but did just enough. Jason Giambi went 2-4 with a home run and Brett Gardner had two hits, including a triple.
The Yanks will be facing one of their famed foes (and possible '09 Yankee?), as Yankee-killer A.J. Burnett will take the mound for Toronto. The Yankees will be sending Phil Hughes to the mound. Game starts at 7:07 ET.
As for the actual game, Mike Mussina pitched five solid innings en route to his 19th victory of the season, but was pulled a bit early after being hit on the elbow by a batted ball earlier in the game. Mussina finished with a line of four hits in five shutout innings.
The only run given up by the Yankees was allowed by Damaso Marte. The Yankees used a total of six pitchers, including an inning and two-thirds by Joba Chamberlain. Mariano Rivera pitched a 1-2-3 ninth and recorded his 38th save.
As far as the offense goes, the Yankees didn't do a whole lot but did just enough. Jason Giambi went 2-4 with a home run and Brett Gardner had two hits, including a triple.
The Yanks will be facing one of their famed foes (and possible '09 Yankee?), as Yankee-killer A.J. Burnett will take the mound for Toronto. The Yankees will be sending Phil Hughes to the mound. Game starts at 7:07 ET.
