04/29: Yankees lose finale of series vs. Red Sox 7-4
Posted by: David
The Yankees lost the rubber game of the series vs. the Red Sox on Sunday afternoon at Yankee Stadium, 7-4.
The Red Sox jumped out early when Yankee killer David Ortiz deposited a Wang pitch into the upper deck in right field for a 1-0 lead. The Red Sox would add another run later to push ahead at 2-0.
The Yankees fought back to take the lead thanks to two consecutive walks and a three run homer from Doug Mientkiewicz. However, the lead was short lived as Alex Cora hit a two run homer to the bleachers in right center to give the Red Sox a 4-3 lead. They would add another and then put the game out of reach when Manny Ramirez hit a two run homer to right to extend the lead to 7-3.
The Yankees would score one run but couldn't stage a rally in the eighth when A-Rod grounded into a double play and then in the ninth when Jon Papelbon shut them down for his eighth save.
The Yankees are off tomorrow and finish April with a record of 9-14, 6 1/2 games behind the Bosox and in last place in the AL East. They go on the road on Tuesday to Texas for a three game series before returning home on Friday to face the Mariners.
The Red Sox jumped out early when Yankee killer David Ortiz deposited a Wang pitch into the upper deck in right field for a 1-0 lead. The Red Sox would add another run later to push ahead at 2-0.
The Yankees fought back to take the lead thanks to two consecutive walks and a three run homer from Doug Mientkiewicz. However, the lead was short lived as Alex Cora hit a two run homer to the bleachers in right center to give the Red Sox a 4-3 lead. They would add another and then put the game out of reach when Manny Ramirez hit a two run homer to right to extend the lead to 7-3.
The Yankees would score one run but couldn't stage a rally in the eighth when A-Rod grounded into a double play and then in the ninth when Jon Papelbon shut them down for his eighth save.
The Yankees are off tomorrow and finish April with a record of 9-14, 6 1/2 games behind the Bosox and in last place in the AL East. They go on the road on Tuesday to Texas for a three game series before returning home on Friday to face the Mariners.
Jason O. wrote:
One gets the feeling that they had better go at least 9-3 in their next 12.