07/20: Yanks Cap off Sweep on Old Timer's Day
Posted by: Seamus
I'll admit I didn't watch much of the Old Timer's game itself, but I did make sure to catch the introductions and all that ceremonial stuff. I guess I can be considered a bit of a young'un, so I was happy to see some of the guys I actually grew up watching; guys like Jeff Nelson, Homer Bush, Chad Curtis, Doc Gooden, Mike Mussina and even Pat Kelly. Of course there were the usuals such as Whitey Ford, Reggie Jackson, Moose Skowron and of course good 'ol Yogi who remind us all of the legacy we hope our current heroes will be able to carry on. What really caught my attention though was the introduction of Don Zimmer, who had previously vowed to stay away from the Yankee organization after a rough divorce from the franchise in 2003. A visibly emotional Zim waved his cap as he got a long and loud standing ovation from the fans who decided to make it to the park early enough to catch the festivities.
After about an hour or so of the old timers getting in some action and testing out the surface of the new stadium for the first time, the stage was cleared out for the final game of the three-game set between the Yankees and Tigers. Sunday's game was another pitcher's duel, a 2–1 victory for the Yanks, as all three runs in the game were scored on solo home runs. Clete Thomas homered for the Tigers in the top of the 4th to put the Tigers ahead 1–0, A-Rod homered to left center in the bottom of the inning to tie the game, and Mark Teixeira put the Yankees ahead for good in the 6th with a solo shot to right.
Joba Chamberlain put in what was probably his best performance since an 8-inning performance in Cleveland on June 1, going 6 and 2/3 this time and allowing just a run on 3 hits. Phil Coke came in and recorded a one-pitch out to finish off the 7th, Phil Hughes pitched a scoreless 8th, and Mariano Rivera pitched the 9th and recorded his third save in as many days.
The Yankees will continue this 10-game homestand tonight as they'll begin a set with the Orioles. Andy Pettitte will take the mound for the Yanks and will face David Hernandez and the O's. Game time is slated for 7:05 ET.
Recap records: Patrick: 26–13, Seamus: 21–16, Andrew: 7–8.
After about an hour or so of the old timers getting in some action and testing out the surface of the new stadium for the first time, the stage was cleared out for the final game of the three-game set between the Yankees and Tigers. Sunday's game was another pitcher's duel, a 2–1 victory for the Yanks, as all three runs in the game were scored on solo home runs. Clete Thomas homered for the Tigers in the top of the 4th to put the Tigers ahead 1–0, A-Rod homered to left center in the bottom of the inning to tie the game, and Mark Teixeira put the Yankees ahead for good in the 6th with a solo shot to right.
Joba Chamberlain put in what was probably his best performance since an 8-inning performance in Cleveland on June 1, going 6 and 2/3 this time and allowing just a run on 3 hits. Phil Coke came in and recorded a one-pitch out to finish off the 7th, Phil Hughes pitched a scoreless 8th, and Mariano Rivera pitched the 9th and recorded his third save in as many days.
The Yankees will continue this 10-game homestand tonight as they'll begin a set with the Orioles. Andy Pettitte will take the mound for the Yanks and will face David Hernandez and the O's. Game time is slated for 7:05 ET.
Recap records: Patrick: 26–13, Seamus: 21–16, Andrew: 7–8.
