Saturday, March 21, 2009

Joba Sharp As Yanks Tame Tigers

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
R H E
Detroit
0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0
3 11 1
NY Yankees
0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 X
4 11 2

The Yankees defeated the Tigers today at George M. Steinbrenner Field 4-3 to pick up their ninth win in a row. After struggling to start the spring it looks like Joba Chamberlain is turning things around. For the third start in a row Joba looked sharp as he held Detroit to a run on four hits, while striking out five in 3.1 innings pitched. He didn't walk a batter, and threw 41 of his 61 pitches for strikes. He did get into too many deep counts, but overall it was a good start for the young flamethrower.

Mariano Rivera had another easy inning, striking out two, though he did allow his first hit of the spring. He needed just 12 pitches - 10 strikes - to get through the inning.

Jonathan Albaladejo pitched allowed three hits and struckout one over 1.2 scoreless innings.

Edwar Ramirez blew the save, allowing a run on two hits in one inning, but was able to pick up his first win of the spring. Jose Veras also gave up a run in one inning pitched.

Zach Kroenke picked up the save with a scoreless ninth.

Juan Miranda only had one at-bat but he sure did make his presence felt breaking a 2-2 tie in the 7th with a two-run homer.

Mark Teixeira went 1-for-2 with a walk, a double, an RBI, and a run scored. Johnny Damon also drove in a run, going 1-for-3 with a double.

Melky Cabrera was the only Yankees who had a multi-hit game, he went 2-for-3 with a double.


ABRHRBIBBSOLOBAVG
Cabrera, M, CF3020001.282
Gardner, CF1010000.395
Damon, LF3111002.282
Rodriguez, J, LF1100001.316
Teixeira, 1B2011111.419
Miranda, 1B1112000.235
Matsui, DH2000113.250
a-Duncan, S, PH-DH1000000.393
Nady, RF3000004.263
Linden, RF1000000.091
Cano, 2B3000000.400
Bernier, 2B1010000.261
Ransom, 3B3010001.333
Leone, 3B1000001.152
Molina, J, C3010001.306
Cervelli, C1010000.250
Berroa, SS3110003.409
Nunez, E, SS1000002.400
Totals3441142220

a-Grounded out for Matsui in the 7th.

BATTING
2B: Cabrera, M (3, Porcello), Damon (2, Porcello), Teixeira (4, Porcello), Cervelli (1, Bonine).
HR: Miranda (2, 7th inning off Rodney, 1 on, 1 out).
TB: Cabrera, M 3; Gardner; Damon 2; Teixeira 2; Miranda 4; Bernier; Ransom; Molina, J; Cervelli 2; Berroa.
RBI: Damon (4), Teixeira (4), Miranda 2 (5).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Nady 2; Berroa 2; Matsui.
GIDP: Nady.
Team LOB: 8.

BASERUNNING
SB: Cabrera, M (2, 2nd base off Miner/Laird).

FIELDING
E: Leone (3, throw), Nunez, E (4, fielding).
Outfield assists: Damon (Laird at home).
DP: (Damon-Molina, J).


IPHRERBBSOHRERA
Chamberlain 3.14110503.48
Albaladejo (H, 1)1.23000101.08
Rivera (H, 2)1.01000200.00
Ramirez, E (BS, 1)(W, 1-0)1.02111102.25
Veras (H, 3)1.01110112.57
Kroenke (S, 1)1.00000000.00

The Yanks head to Port Charlotte to play the Rays tomorrow afternoon. Alfredo Aceves starts for the Yanks, with James Shields going for the Rays. Game time is set for 1:05 p.m. The game is on MLB.TV and the MLB Network, but YES will probably black the game out for anyone in the New York area.

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