Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Yanks Lose 7-5

The Yankees fell to 13-9 on the spring today, with a 7-5 loss to the Cleveland Indians. Ian Kennedy started for the Yankees and struggled early giving up four runs in the first inning. But Kennedy settled down after that and didn't allow a run over next 3.2 IP. He finished the game allowing four runs on five hits and four walks, while striking out three. ... Scott Patterson faced one batter and struck him out. ... Kyle Farnsworth pitched a scoreless inning, only allowing one hit. ... Darrell Rasner finished the game, and did not pitch well. In two innings he allowed three runs on three hits and walk, and took the loss.

NY YankeesIPHRERBBSOHRERA
Kennedy 4.25404312.00
Patterson 0.10000100.00
Farnsworth 1.01000002.25
Rasner (BS, 1)(L, 1-1)2.03301115.02

INDIANS PITCHING


The Yankees offense was again led by Robinson Cano, who is absolutely locked-in right now hitting at a .464 clip. Cano was 3-for-4 with two doubles, 2 RBI, and a run scored. Jose Molina (3-for-4, RBI, R) also had three hits, Molina is now hitting .353 this spring. Jason Giambi (2-for-4, R) had two hits and is now hitting .417.

NY YankeesABRHRBIBBSOLOBAVG
Damon, DH4000006.233
a-Lane, PH-DH0000100.238
Jeter, SS4000003.250
Duncan, 1B1000001.390
Abreu, RF3100102.405
Ensberg, 3B1000010.250
Giambi, 1B4120011.417
1-Castro, B, PR-LF1000000.263
Cano, 2B4132000.464
Gardner, B, RF-CF1000010.355
Matsui, LF3100103.375
Green, 2B0000000.167
Betemit, 3B3011102.178
Woodward, SS0000000.407
Molina, C4131000.353
Porter, C0000000.280
Cabrera, CF4010003.340
Moeller, RF0000000.160
Totals3751044321

a-Walked for Damon in the 8th.
1-Ran for Giambi in the 7th.

BATTING
2B: Molina (3, Byrd), Giambi (3, Byrd), Cano 2 (5, Byrd, Byrd).
TB: Giambi 3; Cano 5; Betemit; Molina 4; Cabrera.
RBI: Cano 2 (19), Betemit (9), Molina (6).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Giambi; Damon; Betemit 2.
GIDP: Matsui; Jeter.
Team LOB: 9.

INDIANS HITTING


Chien-Ming Wang will make his final appearance for the Yankees tomorrow afternoon when the Yankees take on the Phillies in Clearwater, FL. Wang will go up against Brett Myers of the Phillies. First pitch is set for 1:05 p.m. ET game.

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