09/13: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees Win International League Championship in Decisive Fashion
Posted by: Patrick
The Yankees Triple-A affiliate, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees, won the International League title on Friday night, defeating the Durham Bulls, 20-2. It was the first title for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre organization since the Scranton Red Sox topped the Eastern League back in 1948.
Phil Hughes picked up the win, throwing 5 innings, allowing 1 earned run on 4 hits. The offense was led by Juan Miranda (3 for 5, 1 home run, 2 runs, 6 RBIs) and Chris Basak (4 for 4, 2 doubles, 4 runs, 3 RBIs, 2 walks).
Phil Hughes picked up the win, throwing 5 innings, allowing 1 earned run on 4 hits. The offense was led by Juan Miranda (3 for 5, 1 home run, 2 runs, 6 RBIs) and Chris Basak (4 for 4, 2 doubles, 4 runs, 3 RBIs, 2 walks).
