Yankees lose a tough one

Andy Pettitte pitched well, and got them into the 7th inning, but once again, the offense was so puny they only pushed across 3 runs with 7 singles and a double. It's easy to blame Joba for the loss, as he did give up a 3 run HR after walking 2 batters, but it really was a cheap shot onto the RF porch. I don't mean to sound apologetic, and I'm not, but again, the Yankees need to put some offense up. 3 runs in a game does not cut it in the AL, particularly with a power team like the Yankees. With Posada and A-Rod still on the DL, it does hurt, but this is a team loaded with All-Stars. No excuses accepted. Many teams would be happy to boast a lineup with Damon, Jeter, Giambi, Abreu, Cano, Melky, and Godzilla. They are loaded even without Jorge and Alex.
Finally, some good news. It is thought A-Rod can start working out today. He may even make a start or 2 in Trenton or Scranton before returning to the big club.
Today, Wang (6-0) starts against Lee (5-0) in a match of unbeaten starters at the Cathedral. Game is on YES at 7:05.

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Can Yankees keep the streak going?

Tonight (7:05 YES) the homestand continues. I thought they were heading out to the Jake, or whatever Cleveland calls their stadium now, but it was just an all too rare off day for the Yankees. Andy Pettitte squares off against Carmona in what should be a well-pitched game. A-Rod and Posada are still at least a week away, so the rest of the squad has to shoulder the load. They are more than capable of it.

Around the majors:

Joe Torre is leading the Dodgers to what looks like a winning season. They have won 9 of their last 10. In Chicago, Ozzie G has let loose with an expletive ridden tirade that, when played on ESPN, was more bleeps than words. Meanwhile, in NY, stirrings about Willie have already started, partly based upon last year's collapse.

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Rasner pitches Yankees to 3rd win in a row

Rasner came in from Scranton to pitch a great game against the Mariners. He tossed 6 strong innings and the Bombers finally pushed some runs across in support. Melky led the way with his 6th HR, a 2-run blast, and Cano followed up with a shot to right. The offense also contributed 14 total hits.
It seems as if they are finally coming out of their slump. And it's just in time as the Yankees face the Indians and Carmona tomorrow.
Today is an off day as they travel west.

Some quick notes:
Ian Kennedy was sent to Scranton. It's hoped he could get things together and get back into the rotation. Rasner, who was one of the last cuts in the spring, pitched great in Scranton, and earned his shot back to the big club.

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Yankees make it 2 in a row

Yesterday's win was a big one. It finally got the team back to .500. And, they started to hit as they combined for 13 base knocks, 9 of which were singles. Moose pitched well, picking up his third win by pitching 6 innings of one run ball. I hate to complain following a nice win (6-1) but this is Seattle, not one of the strongest teams around. Damon had 2 doubles and a HR, the rest of the team just some singles. Seattle played sloppy, and I would have liked to see the Yankees do a little more. 20LOB is sad.

Today Rasner (0-0) starts against Silva (3-0) at the Cathedral of Baseball.

1:05 0n YES.

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Yankees finally win one

With Ace Chien Ming Wang on the mound, the Yankees always have a chance. He keeps the other team down, and yesterday, he didn't disappoint. Wang turned in 6 strong innings, allowing just 1 run and striking out 5. He then turned over the pitching to the pen, and they came through admuirably as Farnsworth and Joba held the Mariners down until Mo came on in the ninth to nail it down in a non-save situation.

The offense, again, was anemic. They managed to bunch up their 6 singles and 1 (one, uno) double to push across 3 runs (1 earned) against a very good pitcher. 4 Seattle errors should have spelled disaster, but the offense couldn't capitalize on all the free passes. The one bright note was in the 8th, they managed to push across 2 more runs. This is the first time in a few games that the Yankees padded a lead.

In today's game (1:05 on YES) Moose (3-3) takes the mound aginst Hernandez (2-1) at the big ball orchard in the South Bronx.

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Yankee losses keep piling up

For the first time since 1966, the Yankees were swept by the Tigers in a 3 game series. And the hitting woes continue. The first 2 batters, Damon and Jeter, got on and scored on Abreu's HR. That was pretty much it for the day as they only managed 8 singles the rest of the day.
Kennedy didn't help as he, again, didn't get out of the 5th inning. This is going to start taxing the pen, as Yankee starters have been very inconsistent with getting into the 7th inning. All the Yankees injured isn't helping either, as Hughes is out until July, A-Rod is on the 15 day, Bruney is looking at an August return at best, and no one knows when Posada will be back.

Tonight, Wang (5-0) gets the nod vs Bedard (2-0) as the Yankees take on Seattle at the big ball park in the South Bronx.

In what has been a dismal season, thus far, here is some good news. Former Yankee all-star Bobby Murcer is returning to the broadcast booth tonight. The doctors have said his cancer is in remission, and while he is weak, he is showing improvement every day.

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Another day, another Yankee loss

The homestand has not been going very well for the Bombers. With the injuries to two key cogs in the Yankees machine, A-Rod and Posada, the scoring has been anemic, at best. Last night they only managaed 4 singles and a double, and left 9 men on base. The team average is a paltry .255, with some decent, but not great, power numbers.
Add to the injured list Hughes, and Bruney, and this team is in big trouble.

Tonight, winless Ian Kennedy takes the mound at 7:05 on YES.

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