05/18: Yankees 4, Rangers 3
Posted by: Jason
As the YES logo swept across the screen at 7PM, I was a bit worried. Last night seemed:
a) Anticlimactic after Tuesday's victory, and
b) A perfect time for the Yanks to have the "emotional" letdown following a rare, thrilling game like yesterday.
Thankfully, another solidly above average performance by "Tiger" Wang (Sadly, I believe that nickname is taken on these shores) combined with key at-bats allowed the Yanks to gain a share of first place and pull to 8 games over .500 at 23-15.
Interesting points:
The Yanks broke a 1-1 tie open in the 5th, beginning with an opposite field double by Jason Giambi, who like Edmond Dantes, a.k.a. The Count of Monte Cristo, has returned from turmoil that had apparently ended his career to wreak havoc. Don Mattingly (on principle, I will never call him "Donnie") must be delighted to see JG hit the ball the opposite way with authority, as are we all.
JG's hit was followed by Alex reaching on an error, and then three singles by Posada, Cano and the man taking "The Journey Within."
By the way...Posada also drove DJ in for the first run earlier in the game...does anyone recall the "Let's pull the trigger and sign Piazza" crowd last offseason?
Also notable were the 3 errors by Cano (2) and Andy Phillips last night.
We might question Joe's decision to leave Wang in the game after he gave up a 2 run HR to Mathews Jr. that appeared to just glance the top of the wall in right. Wang thankfully remained relaxed, and Mariano made no mistakes in a strong 9th.
The Yanks go for the series win today at 1PM with Jaret Wright, who is showing signs of life.
a) Anticlimactic after Tuesday's victory, and
b) A perfect time for the Yanks to have the "emotional" letdown following a rare, thrilling game like yesterday.
Thankfully, another solidly above average performance by "Tiger" Wang (Sadly, I believe that nickname is taken on these shores) combined with key at-bats allowed the Yanks to gain a share of first place and pull to 8 games over .500 at 23-15.
Interesting points:
The Yanks broke a 1-1 tie open in the 5th, beginning with an opposite field double by Jason Giambi, who like Edmond Dantes, a.k.a. The Count of Monte Cristo, has returned from turmoil that had apparently ended his career to wreak havoc. Don Mattingly (on principle, I will never call him "Donnie") must be delighted to see JG hit the ball the opposite way with authority, as are we all.
JG's hit was followed by Alex reaching on an error, and then three singles by Posada, Cano and the man taking "The Journey Within."
By the way...Posada also drove DJ in for the first run earlier in the game...does anyone recall the "Let's pull the trigger and sign Piazza" crowd last offseason?
Also notable were the 3 errors by Cano (2) and Andy Phillips last night.
We might question Joe's decision to leave Wang in the game after he gave up a 2 run HR to Mathews Jr. that appeared to just glance the top of the wall in right. Wang thankfully remained relaxed, and Mariano made no mistakes in a strong 9th.
The Yanks go for the series win today at 1PM with Jaret Wright, who is showing signs of life.
