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Game 33: Yankees vs. Tigers (Let’s Play Two)

Posted in Baseball, Game Recap, MLB, Yankees on May 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The Yankees look to avoid the sweep behind Phil Hughes and another make shift lineup. In seven starts to date, Hughes has given up two runs or fewer in six. With the way the offense has been scuffling, he may need to be that good once again. Facing the Yankees in the nightcap will be […]

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Javy Awakens, But Yankee Bats Snooze

Posted in Baseball, Game Recap, MLB, Yankees on May 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Albeit in a losing effort, Javier Vazquez’ return to the rotation was a success. Unlike his past failed efforts, Vazquez established his fastball in the early going and then kept coming back to it. In total, he threw 59% fastballs (57 of his 97 pitches), which was a significant step up from the 50% rate […]

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Game 32: Yankees vs. Tigers

Posted in Baseball, Game Recap, MLB, Yankees on May 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

After much ado, Javier Vazquez makes his long anticipated return to the Yankees rotation. And, to honor the occasion, the Yankees and Tigers have decided to play two games. In the first game of a split doubleheader, Vazquez will face off against Tigers’ righty Rick Porcello, who has been struggling in his own right. Porcello […]

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Lack Of Depth Dooms Yanks In Detroit

Posted in Baseball, Game Recap, MLB, Yankees on May 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

For the first time since suffering a recent spate of injuries, the Yankees lack of depth finally came back to bite them. With Andy Pettitte watching from the bench, the Yankees were forced to send Sergio Mitre and his career ERA of 5.49 to the mound in his place. While Mitre was not awful, he […]

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Game 31: Yankees vs. Tigers (Here’s Johnny!)

Posted in Baseball, Game Recap, MLB, Yankees on May 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The Yankees renew acquaintances with Johnny Damon, Phil Coke and Austin Jackson in Detroit as they kick off a four game series against the Tigers. Game one features a matchup of journeyman spot starters: Sergio Mitre steps in for Andy Pettitte, whose start is being skipped as a precautionary response to earlier elbow discomfort, while […]

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Good Lester + Bad AJ = Ugly Loss

Posted in Baseball, Game Recap, MLB, Yankees on May 9, 2010 | 3 Comments »

After pitching well all season, AJ Burnett finally had one of those games. Ironically, he looked very strong over the first two innings, and even seemed to have one of his better curve balls. It all fell apart in the third inning, however. With runners on second and third, Burnett jumped out ahead 0-2 on […]

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Game 30: Yankees vs. Red Sox

Posted in Baseball, Game Recap, MLB, Yankees on May 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The rivalry wraps up with a Sunday night game that pits AJ Burnett against John Lester. The Red Sox are desperate for a good start, and Lester seems like their best bet to get one. In his last three games, Lester is 2-0 with a 0.44 ERA over 20 2/3 innings. The Yankees have had […]

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