05/03: Yankees Win First Game of the Day, 4-3
Posted by: Patrick
Don't let Andy's 1-1 record (even after this game) fool you. He's been good. His starts so far (including today): 4 IP, 2 ER; 6 IP, 0 ER; 7 IP, 1 ER; 6.1 IP, 2 ER; 4.2 IP, 5 ER; 6 IP, 2 ER. And there were the two scoreless, 1 IP relief appearances, of course. The only win he got was when he didn't allow an ER at all. But, he's been giving the Yankees the best performance of any Yankees starter and his record just doesn't reflect it. It's good to have him back.
Before the game, Phil Hughes was put on the DL with Chris Britton being promoted.
Anyway, like I said, he went 6 today, allowing 2 ER. When he came out, he had the lead. In the 2nd, Matsui grounded into a fielder's choice that allowed Alex to score. In the 4th, Giambi hit a solo shot (don't look now, but he's hitting .323) and then, in the 5th, Damon sacrificed Melky in to give us a 3-1 lead. Melky tripled right before him to set it up. Pettitte gave one back at the bottom of the frame.
Luis Vizcaino came in to relieve Pettitte and, after getting one out, Jerry Hairston, Jr. took him yard. And, I looked it up, this was actually the first home run Hairston, Jr. has hit since July 15, 2005. He played in 160 games without hitting one... until today. He managed to get through the inning (despite a Teixeira double) with just that run allowed. The game was tied at 3, so no win for Pettitte. Vizcaino would end up with the win himself as the Yankees came back in the 8th to score their 4th run of the day.
It was Matsui driving in Jeter for his second run of the day. Giambi was out at the plate trying to get us another. Kyle Farnsworth relieved Vizcaino and pitched a scoreless 8th, bringing his ERA down to 5.23. Mo came in and finished them off in order for his 2nd save of the season - his ERA is 9.35.
Jeter extended his hitting streak to 19 games. Giambi (2 for 3 with the homer) and Matsui (2 for 4, 2 RBI) were the leaders on offense.
Mike Mussina (welcome back!) will pitch the nightcap against Robinson Tejeda.
Before the game, Phil Hughes was put on the DL with Chris Britton being promoted.
Anyway, like I said, he went 6 today, allowing 2 ER. When he came out, he had the lead. In the 2nd, Matsui grounded into a fielder's choice that allowed Alex to score. In the 4th, Giambi hit a solo shot (don't look now, but he's hitting .323) and then, in the 5th, Damon sacrificed Melky in to give us a 3-1 lead. Melky tripled right before him to set it up. Pettitte gave one back at the bottom of the frame.
Luis Vizcaino came in to relieve Pettitte and, after getting one out, Jerry Hairston, Jr. took him yard. And, I looked it up, this was actually the first home run Hairston, Jr. has hit since July 15, 2005. He played in 160 games without hitting one... until today. He managed to get through the inning (despite a Teixeira double) with just that run allowed. The game was tied at 3, so no win for Pettitte. Vizcaino would end up with the win himself as the Yankees came back in the 8th to score their 4th run of the day.
It was Matsui driving in Jeter for his second run of the day. Giambi was out at the plate trying to get us another. Kyle Farnsworth relieved Vizcaino and pitched a scoreless 8th, bringing his ERA down to 5.23. Mo came in and finished them off in order for his 2nd save of the season - his ERA is 9.35.
Jeter extended his hitting streak to 19 games. Giambi (2 for 3 with the homer) and Matsui (2 for 4, 2 RBI) were the leaders on offense.
Mike Mussina (welcome back!) will pitch the nightcap against Robinson Tejeda.
