09/27: Yankees Put Up 19 Runs; Clinch Division for Rays
Posted by: Patrick
In a game that was delayed by rain three times, the Yankees offense put on a show, scoring 19 runs and beating the Red Sox by the score of 19-8. The team scored in every inning except for the sixth and every Red Sox pitcher had at least 1 earned run.
Due to the delays, Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka was scratched in favor of David Pauley (0-0, 9.31). The Yankees took full advantage of that, knocking him out of the game after just 2 and 2/3 innings, having allowed 7 runs, 6 of which were earned.
As a whole, the Yankees collected 19 hits and 5 walks, including 7 doubles and 3 home runs. (They were hit by a pitch twice, as well). The stars of the explosion were Cody Ransom, Bobby Abreu, Xavier Nady, Robinson Cano and Brett Gardner.
Ransom was 3 for 3 with a double, 2 home runs and 3 runs, Abreu was 1 for 3 with 2 walks, 4 runs and 1 RBI, Nady was 3 for 5 with a double and 4 runs, Cano was 3 for 5 with 2 doubles, 1 run and 5 RBIs and Gardner was 2 for 6 with 4 runs.
Pitching wise, Alfredo Aceves started the game and lasted just 4 innings, throwing 77 pitches. He allowed 4 earned runs on 5 hits and 4 walks, including two home runs. Phil Coke relieved him and saw his scoreless innings streak end at 11 and 2/3 innings. However, he threw 2 innings and allowed just the one run. His ERA is now 0.66.
David Robertson followed with two innings - scoreless - of his own and collected the victory, improving to 4-0. Finally, Chris Britton came in and gave up 3 innings in just the ninth inning alone. However, he made it through and the game was over.
Derek Jeter started the game, but was removed thanks to his left hand, which continues to bother him. Peter Abraham says that, with two games left, the Captain may be done. Still, it'd be nice to see him on Sunday in support of Moose.
With the victory, the Yankees clinched the division title for the Rays.
The second game of the series is today at 3:55 PM ET on Fox. Sidney Ponson (8-5, 5.21) will make what may be his final start in pinstripes against Daisuke Matsuzaka (18-2, 2.80).
Due to the delays, Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka was scratched in favor of David Pauley (0-0, 9.31). The Yankees took full advantage of that, knocking him out of the game after just 2 and 2/3 innings, having allowed 7 runs, 6 of which were earned.
As a whole, the Yankees collected 19 hits and 5 walks, including 7 doubles and 3 home runs. (They were hit by a pitch twice, as well). The stars of the explosion were Cody Ransom, Bobby Abreu, Xavier Nady, Robinson Cano and Brett Gardner.
Ransom was 3 for 3 with a double, 2 home runs and 3 runs, Abreu was 1 for 3 with 2 walks, 4 runs and 1 RBI, Nady was 3 for 5 with a double and 4 runs, Cano was 3 for 5 with 2 doubles, 1 run and 5 RBIs and Gardner was 2 for 6 with 4 runs.
Pitching wise, Alfredo Aceves started the game and lasted just 4 innings, throwing 77 pitches. He allowed 4 earned runs on 5 hits and 4 walks, including two home runs. Phil Coke relieved him and saw his scoreless innings streak end at 11 and 2/3 innings. However, he threw 2 innings and allowed just the one run. His ERA is now 0.66.
David Robertson followed with two innings - scoreless - of his own and collected the victory, improving to 4-0. Finally, Chris Britton came in and gave up 3 innings in just the ninth inning alone. However, he made it through and the game was over.
Derek Jeter started the game, but was removed thanks to his left hand, which continues to bother him. Peter Abraham says that, with two games left, the Captain may be done. Still, it'd be nice to see him on Sunday in support of Moose.
With the victory, the Yankees clinched the division title for the Rays.
The second game of the series is today at 3:55 PM ET on Fox. Sidney Ponson (8-5, 5.21) will make what may be his final start in pinstripes against Daisuke Matsuzaka (18-2, 2.80).
