08/22: Burnett's Fenway Struggles Continue, as Yanks Fall 14-1
Posted by: Andrew
A.J. Burnett was terrible in his third start at Fenway Park as a Yankee, allowing nine earned runs in five innings in the Yankees' 14-1 mauling at the hands of the Boston Red Sox Saturday afternoon.
After allowing only one earned run in 13 2/3 innings at Fenway Park last season, Burnett has allowed 20 earned runs in 12 2/3 innings.
There really isn't much to say here. The Yankees had their chances early on against Junichi Tazawa, but were unable to get big hits and continually let him off the hook. He pitched six shutout innings, allowing eight hits and throwing 99 pitches. The Yankees left 13 runners on base, compared to the Red Sox's three.
Kevin Youkilis hit two home runs, driving in six runs. David Ortiz and Alex Gonzalez added solo home runs for Boston. The Yankees' only run came on a Nick Swisher home run in the seventh when the Yankees were already down 12-0. Swisher and Robinson Cano each had three hits for New York. Derek Jeter's hitless day ended his multi-hit hitting streak at six games.
The Yankees will look to take the rubber game tomorrow night at 8:05 p.m. CC Sabathia will face off against Josh Beckett.
Recap records: Seamus: 35–22, Patrick: 33–14, Andrew: 9–10
Andrew Fletcher regularly blogs about the Yankees at Scott Proctor's Arm.
After allowing only one earned run in 13 2/3 innings at Fenway Park last season, Burnett has allowed 20 earned runs in 12 2/3 innings.
There really isn't much to say here. The Yankees had their chances early on against Junichi Tazawa, but were unable to get big hits and continually let him off the hook. He pitched six shutout innings, allowing eight hits and throwing 99 pitches. The Yankees left 13 runners on base, compared to the Red Sox's three.
Kevin Youkilis hit two home runs, driving in six runs. David Ortiz and Alex Gonzalez added solo home runs for Boston. The Yankees' only run came on a Nick Swisher home run in the seventh when the Yankees were already down 12-0. Swisher and Robinson Cano each had three hits for New York. Derek Jeter's hitless day ended his multi-hit hitting streak at six games.
The Yankees will look to take the rubber game tomorrow night at 8:05 p.m. CC Sabathia will face off against Josh Beckett.
Recap records: Seamus: 35–22, Patrick: 33–14, Andrew: 9–10
Andrew Fletcher regularly blogs about the Yankees at Scott Proctor's Arm.
