06/24: Bats Break Out in Late Innings, Yanks Beat Braves
Posted by: Seamus
The Yankees didn't put a runner on base until the 6th inning and they let their scoreless streak reach 14 innings before finally turning things around offensively as the Yankees beat the Braves by a score of 8–4. With the win, the Yankees kept pace with Boston and Toronto, who both won tonight as well.
The pitching was great on both sides through the first 5 innings, as neither team scored through the first four and a half and the Yankees failed to even put a runner on base. Joba Chamerlain kept the Braves out of the run column before allowing a solo home run to Jeff Francoeur in the bottom of the 5th.
The game seemed to turn around when Joe Girardi was ejected in the 6th after arguing a call (and he was right) in which Brett Gardner was sent back to the dugout trying to get back to 1st on a pickoff attempt (Gardner's walk was the Yankees' first baserunner). The ejection was followed up with a solo home run by Francisco Cervelli, the first of his career, that tied the game up at 1 apiece. A two-out base hit by Alex Rodriguez put the Yankees up 3–1.
Chamberlain was able to last 6 and 1/3, finishing with a line of 3 runs on 5 hits and 5 strikeouts. Phil Coke relieved Joba and was not responsible for allowing runs in his 2/3 of an inning, although he did give up a sac fly (run charged to Chamberlain) to start his share of the 7th.
The Yankees scored twice each in both the 8th and 9th innings, capping off an 8-run night since their 15-run explosion against Johan Santana and the Mets ten days ago. Both runs in the 8th were scored on ground outs and the back-to-back RBI knocks by Johnny Damon and Mark Teixeira were responsible for the scoring in the top of the 9th.
Mariano Rivera was brought into the game in the top of the 8th, and recorded four outs en route to his 16th save of the season. Mo even got a chance to bat in the game and gave the ball a nice ride, but to the dismay of fans and some amused Yankees in the dugout the ball was hit right at center fielder Nate McLouth.
The Yankees will try to take the rubber game tomorrow night, and if they do it will be their first series victory on the road since winning three out of four in Cleveland from May 29 to June 1. Andy Pettitte will take the mound for the Yankees and he'll face Derek Lowe and the Braves. Game starts at 7:00 ET.
Recap records: Patrick: 19–11, Seamus: 16–14, Andrew: 4–7
The pitching was great on both sides through the first 5 innings, as neither team scored through the first four and a half and the Yankees failed to even put a runner on base. Joba Chamerlain kept the Braves out of the run column before allowing a solo home run to Jeff Francoeur in the bottom of the 5th.
The game seemed to turn around when Joe Girardi was ejected in the 6th after arguing a call (and he was right) in which Brett Gardner was sent back to the dugout trying to get back to 1st on a pickoff attempt (Gardner's walk was the Yankees' first baserunner). The ejection was followed up with a solo home run by Francisco Cervelli, the first of his career, that tied the game up at 1 apiece. A two-out base hit by Alex Rodriguez put the Yankees up 3–1.
Chamberlain was able to last 6 and 1/3, finishing with a line of 3 runs on 5 hits and 5 strikeouts. Phil Coke relieved Joba and was not responsible for allowing runs in his 2/3 of an inning, although he did give up a sac fly (run charged to Chamberlain) to start his share of the 7th.
The Yankees scored twice each in both the 8th and 9th innings, capping off an 8-run night since their 15-run explosion against Johan Santana and the Mets ten days ago. Both runs in the 8th were scored on ground outs and the back-to-back RBI knocks by Johnny Damon and Mark Teixeira were responsible for the scoring in the top of the 9th.
Mariano Rivera was brought into the game in the top of the 8th, and recorded four outs en route to his 16th save of the season. Mo even got a chance to bat in the game and gave the ball a nice ride, but to the dismay of fans and some amused Yankees in the dugout the ball was hit right at center fielder Nate McLouth.
The Yankees will try to take the rubber game tomorrow night, and if they do it will be their first series victory on the road since winning three out of four in Cleveland from May 29 to June 1. Andy Pettitte will take the mound for the Yankees and he'll face Derek Lowe and the Braves. Game starts at 7:00 ET.
Recap records: Patrick: 19–11, Seamus: 16–14, Andrew: 4–7
