08/02: Ervin Santana Blanks Yankees in 1-0 Loss
Posted by: Patrick
The starting pitchers for this game were Ervin Santana and Sidney Ponson. Most people were probably thinking "mismatch." But, in surprise fashion, Ponson matched Santana pretty closely in what was a total pitcher's duel. Santana threw 8 innings, allowing no runs on 5 hits and 2 walks while strikin out 8. Ponson went 7, also allowing no runs, but on 2 hits and 4 walks while striking out just 1.
Damaso Marte pitched a scoreless eighth for the Yankees and the game was tied at zero going into the ninth inning.
Girardi turned to Mariano, who immediately found himself in trouble, by walking Mark Teixeira. This was followed by a Vladimir Guerrero single, moving Reggie Willits (who had pinch run for Teixeira) to third. Torii Hunter added another single, scoring Willits. Without making a single out, the Angels now had the lead with runners on first and second and no outs.
Garret Anderson was up next and made the first out, on a strikeout. Howie Kendrick then grounded into a double play to end the inning. But, the damage was done and Mo's odd numbers in non-save situations continue.
Facing Francisco Rodriguez, the Yankees 4-5-6 hitters (A-Rod, Jason Giambi, Robinson Cano) went down in order. Angels win, 1-0.
There were no extra base hits in this game on either side and Derek Jeter was the only player to collect 2 hits. The other Yankee hits were provided by Johnny Damon, Bobby Abreu and Wilson Betemit.
Mike Mussina (13-7, 3.56) will go against Jered Weaver (9-8, 4.11) today at 3:55 PM ET.
Damaso Marte pitched a scoreless eighth for the Yankees and the game was tied at zero going into the ninth inning.
Girardi turned to Mariano, who immediately found himself in trouble, by walking Mark Teixeira. This was followed by a Vladimir Guerrero single, moving Reggie Willits (who had pinch run for Teixeira) to third. Torii Hunter added another single, scoring Willits. Without making a single out, the Angels now had the lead with runners on first and second and no outs.
Garret Anderson was up next and made the first out, on a strikeout. Howie Kendrick then grounded into a double play to end the inning. But, the damage was done and Mo's odd numbers in non-save situations continue.
Facing Francisco Rodriguez, the Yankees 4-5-6 hitters (A-Rod, Jason Giambi, Robinson Cano) went down in order. Angels win, 1-0.
There were no extra base hits in this game on either side and Derek Jeter was the only player to collect 2 hits. The other Yankee hits were provided by Johnny Damon, Bobby Abreu and Wilson Betemit.
Mike Mussina (13-7, 3.56) will go against Jered Weaver (9-8, 4.11) today at 3:55 PM ET.
