In the first inning, the Yankees scored early when Jeter singled, followed shortly by an A-Rod single and Teixeria RBI single. 1-0 Bombers!
In the second, the Orioles tied the game with a Matt Weiters solo homer before Russell Martin hit an RBI single, then moved Andruw Jones to third on an error by Reimold in the bottom of the inning. Jones scored on a sac fly by Eduardo Núñez, Martin moved to third on the play. Derek Jeter's double scored Martin. 4-1 Yankees.
The fifth was scoreless and in the top of the sixth, Andruw Jones homered to left field and the game was 5-1. The bottom of the inning was scoreless.
In the seventh, the first two hitters were retired before Granderson hit a double, who scored on a single by Brett Gardner. 6-1 Yankees! In the bottom of the inning Nick Swisher misplayed a ball hit by Robert Andino which allowed him to go to second. He scored on an error by Brett Gardner. Nova retired the next two hitters.
In the eighth, Núñez was hit by a pitch and Jeter got a base hit. Swisher grounded to the mound to force Nuny out. The Yankees had the bases loaded before ARod hit into a double play.
D-Rob began the eighth inning by striking out Nick Markaikis, and Adam Jones before Weiters and Reynolds singled. Robertson worked a 3-2 count on Betemit grounded out. A great performance by the birthday boy, David Robertson, who turns 27 today!
The Yankees went 1-2-3 in the ninth.
Future Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera came on and got Chris Davis to pop up to third, Robert Andino doubled, Reimold struck out, and JJ Hardy flew out to give the Yankees their first victory.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Meanwhile, Down in Tampa...
The Rays began their game with a Matt Joyce RBI triple to pull ahead 1-0. The Yankees offense did not score at all, and the Rays took a 2-0 lead when (who else?) Carlos Peña took Phil Hughes deep to take a 2-0 lead.
Hughes kept it close, but the Yankees overrated offense struggled and so Keppinger (the lefty) took (who else?), Boobe Logan deep to take a 3-0 lead.
Hellickson finished the game in the ninth by getting A-Rod to fly out, Teixeira to ground out and Swisher walked before Raul Ibanez recorded an out to give the Yankees a record of 0-3 in their first series.
Hughes kept it close, but the Yankees overrated offense struggled and so Keppinger (the lefty) took (who else?), Boobe Logan deep to take a 3-0 lead.
Hellickson finished the game in the ninth by getting A-Rod to fly out, Teixeira to ground out and Swisher walked before Raul Ibanez recorded an out to give the Yankees a record of 0-3 in their first series.
Meet the Mets!
The Mets entered the game with a chance to sweep the Atlanta Braves.
The Mets jumped out early with sacrifice flies by Jason Bay and David Wright to pull ahead 2-0, then took a larger lead when Jon Niese, in the midst of a no-hitter, singled followed by a double from Jason Bay in the fifth which made the score 4-0.
In the sixth, Scott Hairston hit an RBI double followed by a two-run double from Rubén Tejada.
But the Braves returned the favor with a four run inning thanks to hits from Jason Heyward, Matt Diaz, Dan Uggla and Freddie Freeman to pull within three runs.
The Mets offense was held scoreless in their half of the eighth with a Brian McCann home run, but that was as far as they went as the Braves could not avoid the sweep and fell to the Mets once again, by a score of 7-5.
The Mets jumped out early with sacrifice flies by Jason Bay and David Wright to pull ahead 2-0, then took a larger lead when Jon Niese, in the midst of a no-hitter, singled followed by a double from Jason Bay in the fifth which made the score 4-0.
In the sixth, Scott Hairston hit an RBI double followed by a two-run double from Rubén Tejada.
But the Braves returned the favor with a four run inning thanks to hits from Jason Heyward, Matt Diaz, Dan Uggla and Freddie Freeman to pull within three runs.
The Mets offense was held scoreless in their half of the eighth with a Brian McCann home run, but that was as far as they went as the Braves could not avoid the sweep and fell to the Mets once again, by a score of 7-5.
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Not in the New York Groove
The Yankees are 0-2.
Yes, after Luke Scott singled which brought in Desmond Jennings and Matt Zoyce who reached on singles, the Yankees were down 2-0 in the first. Things got worse when Carlos Pena singled and brought home Jason Lobaton after the Yankees were set down in the first, and Matt Joyce homered to right field in the third after both sides were held scoreless in the second. In the fourth inning Curtis Granderson singled and scored on an Andruw Jones single to make it 4-1 Rays, followed by an Eduardo Nunez single that scored Jones.
Both teams were held scoreless in the fifth and Luke Scott doubled home Ben Zobrist in the 6th, followed closely by a Desmond Jennings RBI single.
The Yankees were held scoreless in the 7th before Evan Longoria hit what appeared to be a home run, but was ruled a fan interference after replay. Longoria was credited with an RBI double as Carlos Pena scored to make it 8-2 Rays and absolutely bury any hopes of the Yankees winning. Clay Rapada walked the lefties who faced him before being pulled for Cory Wade, who retired the Rays without allowing another run.
He's back, ladies and gentlemen...
In the eighth inning, Nick Swisher worked a leadoff, four pitch walk and Robinson Cano hit a long double to put runners on second and third with no outs. However, A-Rod popped out, and Teixeria grounded into "the shift", and the inning ended.
Cory Wade got Reid Brignac to line out to Swisher in right-center field and then followed up by striking out Dave Jennings swinging, and then struck out Carlos Pena to end the eighth inning.
The Yankees "last gasp" came in the top of the ninth when Curtis Granderson drilled a LONG triple to right-center field, and Raul Ibanez worked a full count before lining out when pinch-hitting for Andruw Jones. On the play, Granderson scored and made the score 8-3 in a meaningless effort. Russell Martin walked and Eric Chavez lined a single while pinch-hitting for Nunez.
Peralta came on to pitch and promptly struck out Derek Jeter before Nick Swisher launched a 3-run bomb into the right field seats with two outs! 8-6 Rays. Robinson Cano worked a walk to bring up A-Rod as the tying run. Fernando Rodney came on and retired A-Rod and the Yankees fell to 0-2, falling to the Rays 8-6.
Yes, after Luke Scott singled which brought in Desmond Jennings and Matt Zoyce who reached on singles, the Yankees were down 2-0 in the first. Things got worse when Carlos Pena singled and brought home Jason Lobaton after the Yankees were set down in the first, and Matt Joyce homered to right field in the third after both sides were held scoreless in the second. In the fourth inning Curtis Granderson singled and scored on an Andruw Jones single to make it 4-1 Rays, followed by an Eduardo Nunez single that scored Jones.
Both teams were held scoreless in the fifth and Luke Scott doubled home Ben Zobrist in the 6th, followed closely by a Desmond Jennings RBI single.
The Yankees were held scoreless in the 7th before Evan Longoria hit what appeared to be a home run, but was ruled a fan interference after replay. Longoria was credited with an RBI double as Carlos Pena scored to make it 8-2 Rays and absolutely bury any hopes of the Yankees winning. Clay Rapada walked the lefties who faced him before being pulled for Cory Wade, who retired the Rays without allowing another run.
In the eighth inning, Nick Swisher worked a leadoff, four pitch walk and Robinson Cano hit a long double to put runners on second and third with no outs. However, A-Rod popped out, and Teixeria grounded into "the shift", and the inning ended.
Cory Wade got Reid Brignac to line out to Swisher in right-center field and then followed up by striking out Dave Jennings swinging, and then struck out Carlos Pena to end the eighth inning.
The Yankees "last gasp" came in the top of the ninth when Curtis Granderson drilled a LONG triple to right-center field, and Raul Ibanez worked a full count before lining out when pinch-hitting for Andruw Jones. On the play, Granderson scored and made the score 8-3 in a meaningless effort. Russell Martin walked and Eric Chavez lined a single while pinch-hitting for Nunez.
Peralta came on to pitch and promptly struck out Derek Jeter before Nick Swisher launched a 3-run bomb into the right field seats with two outs! 8-6 Rays. Robinson Cano worked a walk to bring up A-Rod as the tying run. Fernando Rodney came on and retired A-Rod and the Yankees fell to 0-2, falling to the Rays 8-6.
Mets Game #2
In the first inning was highlighted by a David Wright home run, the Mets first of the season. 1-0.
After the two sides were held scoreless in the next two innings, Lucas Duda blasted a home run. 2-0 in the fourth. Jurrjens loaded the bases in the fourth inning with 2 outs after hits by R.A. Dickey and Nuewinheis (forgive my spelling) and a walk to Tejada, but Daniel Murphy lined out to end the inning.
Pastronicki grounded out to begin the fifth before Jurrjens grounded out and Bourn walked. Then, Martín Prado launched a game-tying home run. McCann grounded out to end the inning. 2-2.
In the bottom of the inning David Wright hit a comebacker to Jurrjens and Ike Davis walked after an 8-pitch at-bat and Jason Bay followed with a single to knock Jurrjens out of the game. Lívan Hernández came in in relief and promptly got Lucas Duda to pop out before allowing Josh Thole a single to score Ike Davis. 3-2 Mets. Kirk grounded to short and Jason Bay was out on a force play at second base to end the inning.
Dan Uggla singled to start the sixth, but Freddie Freeman hit into a 4-6-3 double play. Jason Heyward then tripled on a failure of a defensive play by Jason Bay. However, Juan Francisco lined out to Ike Davis at first base to end the inning.
Mike Baxter pinch hit for Dickey to lead off the sixth inning but grounded out, and Tejada lined out to Hernández. Daniel Murphy hit a deep single to right field with two outs, and David Wright lined a single to right for the Mets' tenth hit of the game before Hernandez threw a wild pitch to advance Wright and Murphy. Ike Davis worked another full count but struck out to end the top of the sixth inning.
Bobby Parnell came in to relieve Dickey and promptly got Pastornicky to ground out to third, albeit with some help from Ike Davis. José Constanza grounded to third and Michael Bourne struck out on what I feel was a half-check swing to end the inning.
In the bottom of the seventh Chad Dirbin came in and Jason Bay struck out before Lucas Duda launched his second home run of the game, (the first of his career). Thole grounded out and Kirk lined a single to right field. Justin Turner came in to pinch hit for Parnell and lined a single to third combined with a terrible throw by Juan Francisco. Rubén Tejada popped up to shortstop to end the inning.
In the top of the eighth inning, Jon Rauch struck out Martín Prado before Brian McCann and Dan Uggla both flew out to Jason Bay in left field to end the inning.
Christian Martínez came on to pitch the bottom of the eigth and got Daniel Murphy to ground to shortstop. David Wright followed by lining out to Juan Francisco at third base and Ike Davis popped out to third to end the inning.
Frank Francisco came on to pitch the ninth inning and Ronny Cedeño replaced Daniel Murphy at second. Freddie Freeman singled to start the inning and Jason Heyward struck out. Juan Francisco popped up to third and David Wright made a fabulous, almost Ike Davis-like grab near the stands. Eric Hinske singled to put the tying run on base, and Jack Wilson ran for him. Matt Diaz came up to pinch hit and worked a 1-2 count before striking out to end the game.
HOW ABOUT THAT! 3 home runs, great pitching, (including Dickey's first win), and a 2-0 record in 2012!
After the two sides were held scoreless in the next two innings, Lucas Duda blasted a home run. 2-0 in the fourth. Jurrjens loaded the bases in the fourth inning with 2 outs after hits by R.A. Dickey and Nuewinheis (forgive my spelling) and a walk to Tejada, but Daniel Murphy lined out to end the inning.
Pastronicki grounded out to begin the fifth before Jurrjens grounded out and Bourn walked. Then, Martín Prado launched a game-tying home run. McCann grounded out to end the inning. 2-2.
In the bottom of the inning David Wright hit a comebacker to Jurrjens and Ike Davis walked after an 8-pitch at-bat and Jason Bay followed with a single to knock Jurrjens out of the game. Lívan Hernández came in in relief and promptly got Lucas Duda to pop out before allowing Josh Thole a single to score Ike Davis. 3-2 Mets. Kirk grounded to short and Jason Bay was out on a force play at second base to end the inning.
Dan Uggla singled to start the sixth, but Freddie Freeman hit into a 4-6-3 double play. Jason Heyward then tripled on a failure of a defensive play by Jason Bay. However, Juan Francisco lined out to Ike Davis at first base to end the inning.
Mike Baxter pinch hit for Dickey to lead off the sixth inning but grounded out, and Tejada lined out to Hernández. Daniel Murphy hit a deep single to right field with two outs, and David Wright lined a single to right for the Mets' tenth hit of the game before Hernandez threw a wild pitch to advance Wright and Murphy. Ike Davis worked another full count but struck out to end the top of the sixth inning.
Bobby Parnell came in to relieve Dickey and promptly got Pastornicky to ground out to third, albeit with some help from Ike Davis. José Constanza grounded to third and Michael Bourne struck out on what I feel was a half-check swing to end the inning.
In the bottom of the seventh Chad Dirbin came in and Jason Bay struck out before Lucas Duda launched his second home run of the game, (the first of his career). Thole grounded out and Kirk lined a single to right field. Justin Turner came in to pinch hit for Parnell and lined a single to third combined with a terrible throw by Juan Francisco. Rubén Tejada popped up to shortstop to end the inning.
In the top of the eighth inning, Jon Rauch struck out Martín Prado before Brian McCann and Dan Uggla both flew out to Jason Bay in left field to end the inning.
Christian Martínez came on to pitch the bottom of the eigth and got Daniel Murphy to ground to shortstop. David Wright followed by lining out to Juan Francisco at third base and Ike Davis popped out to third to end the inning.
Frank Francisco came on to pitch the ninth inning and Ronny Cedeño replaced Daniel Murphy at second. Freddie Freeman singled to start the inning and Jason Heyward struck out. Juan Francisco popped up to third and David Wright made a fabulous, almost Ike Davis-like grab near the stands. Eric Hinske singled to put the tying run on base, and Jack Wilson ran for him. Matt Diaz came up to pinch hit and worked a 1-2 count before striking out to end the game.
HOW ABOUT THAT! 3 home runs, great pitching, (including Dickey's first win), and a 2-0 record in 2012!
Friday, April 6, 2012
Yankees OPENING DAY!
The Yankees opened the 2012 season earlier today with a disappointing start.
It all started in the first inning when CC Sabathia gave up a grand slam to Carlos Pena after allowing Desmond Jennings, Evan Longoria and Sean Rodriguez to get on base. 4-0 Rays...
But the Yankees soon bounced back in the top of the second when A-Rod doubled and Teixeria was hit by James Shields. Nick Swisher grounded to third base, scoring A-Rod and advancing Tex. With Teixeria now on third base, Shields walked Russell Martin. Shields then threw a wild pitch past Jose Molina and Teixeira scored.
CC Sabathia worked a scoreless bottom of the second and Cano led off the top of the third with a single. A-Rod singled and Cano moved to third. With runners at the corners, Teixeira popped up to short.
Nick Swisher hit into what would have been a fielder's choice but it was botched. This allowed Cano to score, A-Rod to move to second, and Swisher to be safe at first.
Then, Raul Ibanez launched a three-run BOMB into the right field seats and the game was 4-1 Yankees.
Welcome to New York!
In the bottom of the third, Ben Zobrist struck out before Evan Longoria launched a home run down the line. Keppinger singled, Sean Rodriguez singled and runners were at first and second. Carlos Pena struck out, and Elliot Johnson grounded out to end the inning.
The fourth inning was marked by a groundout from Granderson, a single for Cano, walk to A-Rod, strikeout of Tex, and single by Swisher before Ibanez grounded out to end the inning.
The bottom of the inning was marked by a walk of Jose Molina, Matt Joyce strikeout, Jennings flyout, and Ben Zobrist strikeout.
The Yankees went 1-2-3 in the 5th and Longoria singled to lead off the inning. Keppinger singled and Longoria moved to third. Sean Rodriguez sacrified and Keppinger moved to third, but Elliot Johnson lined out to third when A-Rod made a beautiful grab.
The Yankees again went 1-2-3 in the sixth and the Rays made two pitching changes before Molina flied out, and Joyce struck out. Jennings singled but was thrown out trying to stretch the single into a double.
Teixeira walked in the seventh, Swisher lined out, Ibanez flied out, and Martin hit a liner to third. However, Longoria threw the ball away past first and Tex moved to second. The Rays then walked Gardner to load the bases, but Jeter grounded out to end the inning.
Rafael Soriano struck out Ben Zobrist before walking Evan Longoria. Luke Scott then came in to pinch hit for Keppinger. and after a lengthy at-bat grounded into a double play when Teixeria threw the ball to Jeter and nabbed Longoria.
In the 8th inning, Granderson struck out to end the game 0-5, and Cano popped out as Ben Zobrist and Desmond Jennings nearly collided catching the ball. Joel Peralta came in to relieve McGee and worked a full count on A-Rod before finally walking him. Mark Teixeria nearly launched a home run, but the ball went foul and he ended up walking. With runners on first and second Nick Swisher worked a full count before striking out to end the inning.
David Robertson came in to pitch the bottom of the 8th inning and promptly walked Sean Rodriguez. Carlos Pena singled and moved Rodriguez to third with no outs. Robertson walked Vogt to put runners on the corners for Jose Molina, who worked a 1-2 count before bunting out in a curious move. With two outs, Matt Joyce worked a 1-2 count before Harry Houdini got a punch out to end the inning.
Vogt stayed in to play left field, Zobrist went to second and Fernando Rodney came in to pitch. Raul Ibanez grounded to second and Russell Martin hit a ball off of Rodney that Ben Zobrist scooped up for an out. Brett Gardner faked a bunt and the count began at 1-0, but ended up striking out on a breaking ball.
Future Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera came in to pitch what could be his final Opening Day. He allowed a base hit to Desmond Jennings leading off and Ben Zobrist scored the tying run. The Yankees intentionally walked Evan Longoria (finally) and then did the same to Luke Scott. Nick Swisher was pulled out of right field and Girardi added Nunez as a fifth infielder.
The Rays would win on a walk off by Carlos Pena.
It all started in the first inning when CC Sabathia gave up a grand slam to Carlos Pena after allowing Desmond Jennings, Evan Longoria and Sean Rodriguez to get on base. 4-0 Rays...
But the Yankees soon bounced back in the top of the second when A-Rod doubled and Teixeria was hit by James Shields. Nick Swisher grounded to third base, scoring A-Rod and advancing Tex. With Teixeria now on third base, Shields walked Russell Martin. Shields then threw a wild pitch past Jose Molina and Teixeira scored.
CC Sabathia worked a scoreless bottom of the second and Cano led off the top of the third with a single. A-Rod singled and Cano moved to third. With runners at the corners, Teixeira popped up to short.
Nick Swisher hit into what would have been a fielder's choice but it was botched. This allowed Cano to score, A-Rod to move to second, and Swisher to be safe at first.
Then, Raul Ibanez launched a three-run BOMB into the right field seats and the game was 4-1 Yankees.
In the bottom of the third, Ben Zobrist struck out before Evan Longoria launched a home run down the line. Keppinger singled, Sean Rodriguez singled and runners were at first and second. Carlos Pena struck out, and Elliot Johnson grounded out to end the inning.
The fourth inning was marked by a groundout from Granderson, a single for Cano, walk to A-Rod, strikeout of Tex, and single by Swisher before Ibanez grounded out to end the inning.
The bottom of the inning was marked by a walk of Jose Molina, Matt Joyce strikeout, Jennings flyout, and Ben Zobrist strikeout.
The Yankees went 1-2-3 in the 5th and Longoria singled to lead off the inning. Keppinger singled and Longoria moved to third. Sean Rodriguez sacrified and Keppinger moved to third, but Elliot Johnson lined out to third when A-Rod made a beautiful grab.
The Yankees again went 1-2-3 in the sixth and the Rays made two pitching changes before Molina flied out, and Joyce struck out. Jennings singled but was thrown out trying to stretch the single into a double.
Teixeira walked in the seventh, Swisher lined out, Ibanez flied out, and Martin hit a liner to third. However, Longoria threw the ball away past first and Tex moved to second. The Rays then walked Gardner to load the bases, but Jeter grounded out to end the inning.
Rafael Soriano struck out Ben Zobrist before walking Evan Longoria. Luke Scott then came in to pinch hit for Keppinger. and after a lengthy at-bat grounded into a double play when Teixeria threw the ball to Jeter and nabbed Longoria.
In the 8th inning, Granderson struck out to end the game 0-5, and Cano popped out as Ben Zobrist and Desmond Jennings nearly collided catching the ball. Joel Peralta came in to relieve McGee and worked a full count on A-Rod before finally walking him. Mark Teixeria nearly launched a home run, but the ball went foul and he ended up walking. With runners on first and second Nick Swisher worked a full count before striking out to end the inning.
David Robertson came in to pitch the bottom of the 8th inning and promptly walked Sean Rodriguez. Carlos Pena singled and moved Rodriguez to third with no outs. Robertson walked Vogt to put runners on the corners for Jose Molina, who worked a 1-2 count before bunting out in a curious move. With two outs, Matt Joyce worked a 1-2 count before Harry Houdini got a punch out to end the inning.
Vogt stayed in to play left field, Zobrist went to second and Fernando Rodney came in to pitch. Raul Ibanez grounded to second and Russell Martin hit a ball off of Rodney that Ben Zobrist scooped up for an out. Brett Gardner faked a bunt and the count began at 1-0, but ended up striking out on a breaking ball.
Future Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera came in to pitch what could be his final Opening Day. He allowed a base hit to Desmond Jennings leading off and Ben Zobrist scored the tying run. The Yankees intentionally walked Evan Longoria (finally) and then did the same to Luke Scott. Nick Swisher was pulled out of right field and Girardi added Nunez as a fifth infielder.
The Rays would win on a walk off by Carlos Pena.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
I'm Back, Back in the New York Groove!
OPENING DAY!
The New York Mets took on the Atlanta Braves at 1:00 and it was FAR better than I expected!
Johan Santana pitched brilliantly through 5 innings, allowing just two hits and two walks while striking out five batters. The Mets then used their re-tooled bullpen: Ramon Ramirez, Tim Byrdak, Jon Rauch and Frank Francisco to finish the Opening Day shutout!
The Mets only run came in the bottom of the sixth inning on a solo home run by David Wright.
Johan Santana walks off the mound after his first start since 2010.
The New York Mets took on the Atlanta Braves at 1:00 and it was FAR better than I expected!
Johan Santana pitched brilliantly through 5 innings, allowing just two hits and two walks while striking out five batters. The Mets then used their re-tooled bullpen: Ramon Ramirez, Tim Byrdak, Jon Rauch and Frank Francisco to finish the Opening Day shutout!
The Mets only run came in the bottom of the sixth inning on a solo home run by David Wright.
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