Welcome Guest [Log In] [Register]


Add Reply
Young were sent to Triple-A Toledo after the game,
Topic Started: Jan 9 2013, 01:40 AM (43 Views)
wxy1123

NEW YORK -- Go ahead, call it what you want. Jerod Mayo Jersey . It doesnt matter to Yankees manager Joe Girardi. Hes pleased with his teams recent play however its categorized. Russell Martin hit a grand slam to help stop the Yankees struggles with the bases loaded and Andy Pettitte was dominant again at home, leading New York to a 7-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night. Nick Swisher hit an RBI double after Raul Ibanez was walked intentionally and the Yankees treated Rays starter James Shields to another drubbing in the Bronx. Pettitte (3-2) pitched two-hit ball for 7 1-3 innings, striking out 10 in New Yorks ninth win in 12 games. "Whether its a streak or its not a streak, I just like it," Girardi said of his teams run that has helped the Yankees move a season-high six games over .500. The Yankees returned home from a 6-3 road trip to beat the Rays for the third time in four meetings since Tampa Bay swept a season-opening three-game series. Shields (6-4) was sabotaged early by the Rays ever-shifting defence as New York scored two unearned runs in the first thanks to an error by shortstop Elliot Johnson. The Rays made three errors in the game. "We just didnt have a good night," Rays manager Joe Maddon said. "We didnt play any area of the game well. Im really looking for the next 24 hours to come around." The Rays have been in first or second in the division for most of the season despite having several key injuries, including to Desmond Jennings and Evan Longoria. Jennings, out since May 12, returned from the disabled list and went 1 for 4. Maddon had Hideki Matsui batting fourth and playing right field -- the first time there since 2008 -- for his first game in New York since joining the Rays last month. He said he did it for the sheer drama of having the former Yankees slugger in the cleanup spot back in the Bronx. "We stay in the theatre district when were in town and I thought it might be good theatre," Maddon said before the game. "Why not hit him fourth and have him hit a home run?" The Matsui show was a bust even though he was greeted warmly by the fans. He went 0 for 4, but he was hardly alone in struggling against the 39-year-old left-hander. Working quickly, Pettitte struck out five in a row in the second and third innings before B.J. Upton led off the fourth with a sharp, low liner that took a short hop and hit off shortstop Derek Jeters glove for the Rays first hit. Carlos Pena singled in the fifth for the only other hit against Pettitte. Pettitte improved to 3-1 at Yankee Stadium since his return from retirement. In four starts here, hes allowed just six runs (1.88 ERA) The double-digit strikeout game was the 14th of his career. Pettitte said he found something with his two-seam fastball during his pregame warmups and it carried into the game, but the strikeouts still surprised him. "I dont really try to strike guys out," Pettitte said. "I feel like I am able to keep guys off-balance. My command was really good tonight." Freddy Garcia gave up two hits in 1 2-3 innings to finish the four-hitter. The Yankees were 0 for 2 with the bases loaded in the first inning Tuesday and were hitting .153 (9 for 59) overall before Martin connected in the fourth on an 0-2 pitch for the teams fourth grand slam this year. "Anytime you get a shutout you feel like youve done as youre supposed to do as a catcher," Martin said, "and if you can contribute and hit a home run, a grand slam, against a tough pitcher thats even better." The Yankees scored two runs in the first when Johnsons throw skipped past first baseman Penas glove with the bases full. They loaded them again in the fourth on a single and two walks before Martin connected for his fourth career grand slam. "I always prepare myself that the throw is going to be short," Pena said. "On that play I did my best to pick it for him, us. Unfortunately it was between a short throw and a short hop and I didnt get it." Shields was 5-12 with 4.39 ERA in 23 starts against the Yankees and 2-7 with a 5.00 ERA at Yankee Stadium coming in. He gave up a season-high seven runs -- five earned -- and seven hits in five innings this time and has lost his last three decisions. NOTES: Yankees RHP David Robertson (strained oblique) threw 35 pitches in a bullpen session at Yankee Stadium. He is expected to throw several sessions of batting practice before going out on a rehab assignment. He is still targeting a mid-June return. ... Yankees OF Brett Gardner (strained right elbow) had five at-bats in an extended spring game in Tampa, Fla. There is a remote chance he could return Sunday for the finale of a series against the Mets ... Matsui is wearing No. 35 with the Rays in part to honour former Yankees teammate Mike Mussina. "Hopefully I can end my career with the kind of numbers and performance that Mussina had," Matsui said. Mussina, who wore No. 35 most of his career, won 20 games in his final season. ... Longoria (left hamstring), who has been on the disabled list May 1, is close to going out on a rehab assignment. Maddon said he is doing baseball activities and is with the team in New York. Kevin Faulk Jersey . Panzeri, 26, made nine birdies in 12 holes to reach 8 under par, just ahead of 11 other players who all sit within three shots of the lead. "To be honest, thats one of the best stretches Ive had ever," said Panzeri. Ryan Wendell Jersey . The decision was announced Monday and will reduce downforce by about 9 per cent. IndyCar vice-president of technology Will Phillips says reducing the downforce makes the cars difficult to drive, and most of the drivers have been asking for that challenge. http://www.shopnflpatriotsgears.com/ . Parker had three first half tries and a solo effort in the second to lead the way for Canada, which led the match 26-0 at half time. France rebounded with three second half tries, but the pace of the Canadian backline, coupled with the solid platform provided by the forwards unit ensured the victory, giving the Canadians a 2-0 record at the English tournament. Brandon Lloyd Elite Jersey . Edinson Cavani put Napoli ahead with a penalty in the 16th minute at San Paolo stadium for his 23rd goal of the Serie A season, and Marek Hamsik doubled the lead in the 35th with a sublime chest control and shot from the centre of the area. Rob Gronkowski Womens Jersey . As Nadal slid across his favourite surface, in his favourite stadium, at his favourite tournament, a picture of a shiny French Open trophy rotated on a video board overhead. Under the close watch of his coach, and fully focused on the work at hand, Nadal never stole a glance at that photo.DETROIT -- Just when the Detroit Tigers looked like they might be ready for a turnaround, a slumping team humbled one that started the season with high expectations. Wilin Rosario hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the 10th and the Colorado Rockies went on to score a franchise-record eight runs in an extra inning, beating the Tigers 12-4 on Friday night to snap a season-high, eight-game losing streak. Jose Valverde (3-2) gave up a leadoff single to Michael Cuddyer in the 10th and allowed him to get to third on a throwing error to first base after Eric Young laid down a sacrifice bunt. His miscue triggered a barrage of runs for the Rockies. "Everyone talks about home runs and doubles, but it was a little bunt that caused us all kind of chaos," Tigers manager Jim Leyland said. Valverde got Jordan Pacheco to ground out to shortstop Jhonny Peralta, whose throw home got Cuddyer out. Rosario broke the tie and Luis Marte later gave up back-to-back homers to Carlos Gonzalez and Cuddyer. The last time any team scored at least that many runs in an extra inning was Aug. 16, 2009, when the Angels scored nine runs in the 13th inning at Baltimore. Matt Belisle (3-2) earned the win with two scoreless innings after Adam Ottavino and Rex Brothers combined for 1 2-3 innings of scoreless relief. Colorado became the last team this season to win an interleague game after going 0-9 against the American League. "Its great to get that stigma off our back," Rockies manager Jim Tracy said. "This is really good for our club." The Tigers had won five of seven during their best stretch since starting the season 9-3. Before Valverde got roughed up, Tigers relievers Duane Below, Brayan Villarreal, Phil Coke and Joaquin Benoit combined to pitch 5 1-3 scoreless innings. Detroit wasted opportunities to win the game before it was extended, leaving 11 on base. "Im a little disappointed," Leyland said. "We couldve and shouldve scored more, but we didnt." After two scoreless innings with one hit for each team, both starters -- Detroit rookie Casey Crosby and Rockies veteran Jeff Francis -- struggled in the next inning, giving up five runs and seven hits combined. Crosby gave up a single, RBI triple and RBI double to the first three Rockies he faced in the third then walked two straight to load the bases. Detroits defence got Crosby out of the jam,, getting two straight forceouts at home, including an inning-ending double play. Aaron Hernandez Jersey. The Tigers went ahead 3-2 in the third on RBI-doubles by Austin Jackson and Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielders go-ahead single. Crosby didnt let the home team and sold-out crowd enjoy the lead long. Chris Nelson, whose RBI triple scored the games first run, hit a two-run homer in the fourth that bounced on top of the wall in right to put Colorado ahead 4-3. The Tigers tied the game in the sixth on Brennan Boeschs groundout and failed to take advantage of a chance to go ahead when Delmon Young struck out with the bases loaded after Cabrera and Fielder walked. "It happens," Young said. "Sometimes youre the bug, sometimes youre a window. I was a bug." Crosby gave up four runs, six hits and four walks over 3 2-3 innings in his third career start. "He didnt have his best stuff, but he kept us in the game, Tigers catcher Bryan Holaday said. Crosby and outfielder Matt Young were sent to Triple-A Toledo after the game, clearing the way for right-hander Doug Fister to return from the disabled list and start Saturday and to put Thad Weber in the bullpen. Francis allowed four runs, eight hits and three walks over 5 1-3 innings in his second start of the season with the Rockies and 151st with the franchise. The left-hander didnt have his best night, but he pitched much better than others in the rotation have lately. "This was huge for me and for our team," Francis said. "Its a step in the right direction for me, but it is more important that we got a win. Its been a tough stretch and we needed this." NOTES: Detroit C Alex Avila, out with a strained right hamstring, hit before the game for the first time since going on the DL on June 6. "Its a lot better than sitting on the couch," he said. "My target is to be back next weekend." ... Rockies SS Troy Tulowitzki was eligible to come off the DL on Friday, but aggravated his strained left groin and is scheduled to see a specialist Monday for a second opinion. .. Leyland said OF Andy Dirks is, "not doing too good," with right Achilles tendinitis that put him on the DL last month and he is scheduled to see a foot and ankle specialist. .. Colorado LHP Jorge De La Rosa, on the DL recovering from elbow surgery, is scheduled to see a specialist Wednesday. ' ' '
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
1 user reading this topic (1 Guest and 0 Anonymous)
ZetaBoards - Free Forum Hosting
ZetaBoards gives you all the tools to create a successful discussion community.
« Previous Topic · Forum Number One · Next Topic »
Add Reply




Skin orginally created by Tariq | Converted by Lewis of the ZetaBoard Theme Zone