Game 131: Yanks VS. Red Sox
August 26, 2008, 6:24 pmFrom PA:
YANKEES (70-60)
Damon CF
Jeter SS
Abreu RF
Rodriguez 3B
Giambi 1B
Nady LF
Matsui DH
Cano 2B
Molina C
Pettitte LHPRED SOX (75-55)
Ellsbury RF
Pedroia 2B
Ortiz DH
Youkilis 3B
Bay LF
Lowrie SS
Crisp CF
Bailey 1B
Cash C
Wakefield RHP
Yikes, looks like the Yankees aren’t the only ones who have been having injury troubles. Look at that lineup for the Sox. The Yanks need this game and with this lineup, they should be able start the series the right way—-with a win. It’s go time boys.
UPDATE (9:12) — Here’s a stupid comment from Michael Kay. In the 6th inning, he said, “To be honest, the Yankees have to win the starts by Andy Pettitte and Mike Mussina.” Well, that would be true if Andy Pettitte actually pitched well today. But, giving up 6 ER in 4 2/3 innings is simply unacceptable (and Andy knows that). Sure, they should win the games started by Pettitte and Moose, but baseball is a 2-way street. Give to get and Pettitte didn’t give (against a mediocre lineup, seriously).
UPDATE (9:43) – A-Rod, why?
why do yankee fans boo arod??!?!? so stupid!
to be honest, i wanted to boo him too. he looked terrible up there with men on base (but what else is new this season?).
1 out, bases loaded, Giambi on deck… I wouldv’e boo’d him too. I mean, yeah a homerun would’ve been nice but come, at least get a base hit to bring in two runs.
at least a sac fly, considering there was one out.
boston smells blood right now.
Afraud
Lay off A-Rod for Gods Sakes. Pettitte pitched like a load of crap today, and Matsui, Cano, and Pudge fucked up with runners on base.
Gotta win the next 2.
Yea, Pettitte pitched poorly, but A-Rod was miserable (Pettitte shouldn’t get a pass though). He’s supposed to carry the team in games like this, and finally, his inability to hit in the clutch (at least for this year) bubbled over the brim and it’ll spill into tomorrow’s papers. It’s hard to ignore today’s performance (or lack thereof).