Yankee Game (7/10/09)I figured it would be to good to be true: The Yankees in first place. The Yankees were tied for first for one day, but then fell back to second place Friday night, as they suffered a 10-6 loss to the Angels. Once again, it was the Yankees pitching who faltered last night allowing the Angels to pick up 10 runs on 13 hits. The Yanks were able to out hit the Halos, slugging 14 hits of their own, but it turned out to be not enough to take the first game of this three game set.
Joba Chamberlain had another “awful” night blowing a four run lead for the Yankees in the fifth inning. Joba allowed a fifth inning 3 run blast to the Angels, Morales. Chamberlain left later in the inning, after giving up 5 runs (4 earned) on 9 hits through 4.1 innings pitched. However, the bullpen was also anything but “spectacular” Friday as Melancon and Bruney allowed 5 runs  (4 earned) on 4 hits through 4 innings of, what I don’t consider, relief. Bruney allowed a 3 run blast of his own to the Angels shortstop, Aybar, in the seventh.
Well, on a good note, I can say that the Yankees offense remained hot slugging 14 hits and scoring 6 runs. Now, in my opinion, I think 6 runs are sufficient enough to win a game. So it wasn’t the Yankees offense with the problem last night. The Yankees almost had every one of their starters collect a hit, but Ransom went 0-3 with 2 k’s. Ransom hasn’t been swinging a hot bat this season, batting a weak .176. Honestly, I would have thrown Ransom down to triple A and kept Pena up to make room for Hinske, but that would be too logical for Girardi and Brian Cashman. Anyways, Jeter had his fourth four-hit game of the season, boosting his AVG to .321. Alex Rodriguez went 3-5 with a double and a solo homerun, finishing the night with 2 RBIs. Swisher also collected a couple of RBIs, going 1-5.
NY YankeesABRHRBIB BSOLOBAVGJeter, DH-SS5140000.321Damon, LF4011112.279Teixeira, 1B5210004.280Rodriguez, A, 3B5232023.257Swisher, RF5012002.238Cano, 2B5020002.306Cabrera, Me, CF3011201.278Ransom, SS3000022.176  a-Posada, PH-C1000112.287Molina, J, C3110010.277  b-Matsui, H, PH1000003.266  Melancon, P0000000.000  Bruney, P0000000.000Totals4061464721 
a-Walked for Ransom in the 7th. b-Flied out for Molina, J in the 7th.
BATTING
2B: Rodriguez, A (7, Saunders), Jeter (17, Saunders), Cano (24, Saunders).
HR: Rodriguez, A (15, 5th inning off Saunders, 0 on, 1 out).
TB: Jeter 5; Damon; Teixeira; Rodriguez, A 7; Swisher; Cano 3; Cabrera, Me; Molina, J.
RBI: Rodriguez, A 2 (47), Swisher 2 (47), Damon (50), Cabrera, Me (33).
2-out RBI: Cabrera, Me.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Rodriguez, A; Damon; Ransom; Matsui, H 2; Posada.
GIDP: Damon.
Team RISP: 4-for-11.
Team LOB: 11.

FIELDING
E: Rodriguez, A (5, throw), Jeter (4, fielding).
DP: (Rodriguez, A-Cano-Teixeira).

The Yankees will try to work their way back to the top of the division today, as Andy Pettitte (8-4) will face Jered Weaver (9-3) for the second game of the series. Today’s game looks pretty evenly matched with two great pitchers taking the mound for both teams. The offense for both teams are also very similar, with a threat in the lineup every batter. So, its hard for me to say who’s going to win today’s game. Obviously I’m hoping Yankees, but it looks like it’s, once again, anyone’s ballgame.

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Yay, the Yanks are in first, good luck with the season, and don’t get too excited, the Rays and the Sox are looking to win also!
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By birdlandblog on July 11, 2009 2:07 PM
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The Yanks aren’t in first anymore. Since they lost last nite and Boston won, they are one game back. Ya but I know what you mean. The Rays are looking for a repeat of last year and so are the Sox. Hope the Yanks can AT LEAST win the wild card if not the division. Good luck to ur O’s tonite.

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By stevg95 on July 11, 2009 3:03 PM
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Thanks steve g. I hope the Yanks win the division I hate the Rays and the Sox. Please comment on my blog!
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By birdlandblog on July 11, 2009 3:04 PM
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Thanks you Steve G. Please keep commenting! I will be here everytime you comment on my blog! Thanks again
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By birdlandblog on July 11, 2009 3:13 PM
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