07/24: Yankees Beat A's, 6-3; Sabathia First Yankee to 10 Wins
Posted by: Patrick
CC Sabathia became the first Yankee to reach 10 wins this season as the team topped the Athletics, 6-3.
Those three Oakland runs were also the first three of the game, putting the Yankees at a deficit after the first 3 and 1/2 innings. But, the team stormed back in the bottom half of the inning. First, a Mark Teixeira two run home run scored Johnny Damon. This was followed by an RBI double by Posada that brought home A-Rod. Finally, Eric Hinske singled in Posada, allowing the team to take a 4-3 lead after 4.
The offense did not treat A's starter Vin Mazzaro very hospitably, pushing him out after just 4 and 1/3 innings of work. To start the fifth, Deerk Jeter walked, Damon singled, Teixeira doubled to score Jeter, A-Rod struck out, Hideki Matsui walked and Posada singled to score Damon. That was the end of Mazzaro's day. It also proved to be the end of offensive production by either team.
Sabathia cruised for his final three innings of work, retiring 9 of the last 11 hitters he faced. Phil Hughes came in and was lights out: 6 batters up, 6 batters down. He earned his first career save in the effort, giving Mo a much deserved night off. It's worth nothing, as well, that the combo of Sabathia and Hughes did not issue a single walk.
Damon (2 for 4, 2 R), Teixeira (2 for 4, double, home run, 3 RBI) and Posada (2 for 4, double, 1 R, 2 RBI) led the offense.
At 7:05 PM ET on Friday, Joba Chamberlain (5-2, 4.05) will face Brett Anderson (5-7, 4.25).
Recap records: Patrick: 28–13, Seamus: 23–16, Andrew: 7–8
Those three Oakland runs were also the first three of the game, putting the Yankees at a deficit after the first 3 and 1/2 innings. But, the team stormed back in the bottom half of the inning. First, a Mark Teixeira two run home run scored Johnny Damon. This was followed by an RBI double by Posada that brought home A-Rod. Finally, Eric Hinske singled in Posada, allowing the team to take a 4-3 lead after 4.
The offense did not treat A's starter Vin Mazzaro very hospitably, pushing him out after just 4 and 1/3 innings of work. To start the fifth, Deerk Jeter walked, Damon singled, Teixeira doubled to score Jeter, A-Rod struck out, Hideki Matsui walked and Posada singled to score Damon. That was the end of Mazzaro's day. It also proved to be the end of offensive production by either team.
Sabathia cruised for his final three innings of work, retiring 9 of the last 11 hitters he faced. Phil Hughes came in and was lights out: 6 batters up, 6 batters down. He earned his first career save in the effort, giving Mo a much deserved night off. It's worth nothing, as well, that the combo of Sabathia and Hughes did not issue a single walk.
Damon (2 for 4, 2 R), Teixeira (2 for 4, double, home run, 3 RBI) and Posada (2 for 4, double, 1 R, 2 RBI) led the offense.
At 7:05 PM ET on Friday, Joba Chamberlain (5-2, 4.05) will face Brett Anderson (5-7, 4.25).
Recap records: Patrick: 28–13, Seamus: 23–16, Andrew: 7–8
