06/18: Wang's Gem, Jeter's 2 HR, 5 RBI Lead Yankees Past Cubs 8-1
Posted by: Patrick
Coming into the game, among active players, Derek Jeter had had the most at bats (136) and home runs (156) without a grand slam of anyone in baseball.
No longer.
With 1 out in the 6th, Jeter homered to deep center to put the Yankees ahead 7-1.
D. Jeter finished the game 2 for 5 with 2 HRs (he added a solo shot in the 8th) with 5 RBI.
Chien-Ming Wang pitched a brilliant 8 innings, throwing 88 pitches (57 of them for strikes). He allowed 1 ER (a solo HR in the 6th) and 5 hits, bringing his ERA down to 3.97 and uping his record to 4-2.
Not to be lost in the mix were 3 hit games from Bernie (3 for 4, 1 R) and Sheff (3 for 5, 1 R, 1 RBI). The Yankee offense combined for 13 hits and 3 walks. Cano scored 2 runs, as did Jeter.
I watched much of the game (had it on while working) and the Yankee defense looked good. A-Rod made a couple of nice plays.
All in all, a satisifying victory that puts us 3 games over .500 and 4.5 back of the first place Orioles. Moose goes against Sergio Mitre tomorrow.
No longer.
With 1 out in the 6th, Jeter homered to deep center to put the Yankees ahead 7-1.
D. Jeter finished the game 2 for 5 with 2 HRs (he added a solo shot in the 8th) with 5 RBI.
Chien-Ming Wang pitched a brilliant 8 innings, throwing 88 pitches (57 of them for strikes). He allowed 1 ER (a solo HR in the 6th) and 5 hits, bringing his ERA down to 3.97 and uping his record to 4-2.
Not to be lost in the mix were 3 hit games from Bernie (3 for 4, 1 R) and Sheff (3 for 5, 1 R, 1 RBI). The Yankee offense combined for 13 hits and 3 walks. Cano scored 2 runs, as did Jeter.
I watched much of the game (had it on while working) and the Yankee defense looked good. A-Rod made a couple of nice plays.
All in all, a satisifying victory that puts us 3 games over .500 and 4.5 back of the first place Orioles. Moose goes against Sergio Mitre tomorrow.
