Regular Season Game 119Yankees @ Athletics
Oakland Coliseum - Oakland, CA
Game Time: 10:05 p.m.
TV: YES | Radio: WCBS
Game Time: 10:05 p.m.
TV: YES | Radio: WCBS
Here are the lineups:
YANKEES (74-44)
Derek Jeter DH
Johnny Damon LF
Mark Teixeira 1B
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Jorge Posada C
Robinson Cano 2B
Nick Swisher RF
Melky Cabrera CF
Ramiro Pena SS
Pitching: RHP AJ Burnett (10-5, 3.71 ERA)
ATHLETICS (52-65)
Adam Kennedy 3B
Rajai Davis CF
Kurt Suzuki C
Scott Hairston LF
Ryan Sweeney RF
Mark Ellis 2B
Jack Cust DH
Bobby Crosby 1B
Cliff Pennington SS
Pitching: RHP Brett Tomko (1-2, 5.23 ERA)
- In six starts against the A's A.J. Burnett is is 2-2, with a 4.14 ERA. In Oakland he's 1-0, with a 2.13 ERA in two starts.
- Burnett leads all of baseball with 17 wild pitches this year. The Yankees team record for wild pitches in a season is 23 by Tim Leary in the great 1990 season. (Hat-tip to Peter Abraham for the Leary stat.)
- Brett Tomko is 2-0, with a 9.00 ERA in five relief appearances against the Yankees. In 14 innings he's allowed 14 ER on 26 hits, walked 5 and struck out 6.
- Mariano Rivera has converted 35-of-36 save opportunities this season. He's converted 31 straight saves which is the longest such streak in the Majors.
- The Yankees have won five of the six games against the A's this season.
- At 33-26 the Yankees have the second best road record in the AL. The Angels are first at 34-23.
- Robinson Cano has a 14-game hitting streak.
- Hideki Matsui is unavailable tonight, and is listed as questionable for tomorrow night's game.
- Happy birthday to Jorge Posada. The Yankees catcher turns 38 today.
YANKEES (74-44)
Derek Jeter DH
Johnny Damon LF
Mark Teixeira 1B
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Jorge Posada C
Robinson Cano 2B
Nick Swisher RF
Melky Cabrera CF
Ramiro Pena SS
Pitching: RHP AJ Burnett (10-5, 3.71 ERA)
ATHLETICS (52-65)
Adam Kennedy 3B
Rajai Davis CF
Kurt Suzuki C
Scott Hairston LF
Ryan Sweeney RF
Mark Ellis 2B
Jack Cust DH
Bobby Crosby 1B
Cliff Pennington SS
Pitching: RHP Brett Tomko (1-2, 5.23 ERA)
Yanks vs. Tomko
| AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | |
| J. Damon | 17 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | .294 | .294 | .412 | .706 |
| A. Rodriguez | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | .500 | .500 | 1.500 | 2.000 |
| D. Jeter | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .250 | .250 | .375 | .625 |
| J. Posada | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | .667 | .714 | 1.667 | 2.381 |
| N. Swisher | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .167 | .167 | .167 | .333 |
| J. Hairston Jr. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | .250 | .000 | .250 |
| J. Molina | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | .333 | .667 | 1.000 |
| H. Matsui | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 | .333 | .333 | .667 |
| X. Nady | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .500 | .500 | 2.000 | 2.500 |
| R. Cano | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| M. Cabrera | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Totals | 58 | 19 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 7 | .328 | .355 | .690 | 1.044 |
Athletics vs. Burnett
| AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | |
| M. Ellis | 16 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | .188 | .278 | .438 | .715 |
| J. Cust | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | .100 | .250 | .400 | .650 |
| B. Crosby | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .333 | .333 | .444 | .778 |
| K. Suzuki | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | .333 | .500 | .333 | .833 |
| R. Sweeney | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .375 | .375 | .875 | 1.250 |
| D. Barton | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | .429 | .444 | .857 | 1.302 |
| E. Chavez | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | .333 | .333 | .667 |
| A. Kennedy | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | .333 | .333 | .667 |
| T. Buck | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 | .333 | .667 | 1.000 |
| E. Patterson | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Totals | 70 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 8 | 17 | .271 | .342 | .500 | .842 |
News & Notes
- The Yanks have won 12 out of 14, since the All-Star break the Yankees are 23-7. They've won 36 of their last 48. At 74-44 they have the best record in all of baseball and are 7.5 games ahead of Boston in the AL East.- In six starts against the A's A.J. Burnett is is 2-2, with a 4.14 ERA. In Oakland he's 1-0, with a 2.13 ERA in two starts.
- Burnett leads all of baseball with 17 wild pitches this year. The Yankees team record for wild pitches in a season is 23 by Tim Leary in the great 1990 season. (Hat-tip to Peter Abraham for the Leary stat.)
- Brett Tomko is 2-0, with a 9.00 ERA in five relief appearances against the Yankees. In 14 innings he's allowed 14 ER on 26 hits, walked 5 and struck out 6.
- Mariano Rivera has converted 35-of-36 save opportunities this season. He's converted 31 straight saves which is the longest such streak in the Majors.
- The Yankees have won five of the six games against the A's this season.
- At 33-26 the Yankees have the second best road record in the AL. The Angels are first at 34-23.
- Robinson Cano has a 14-game hitting streak.
- Hideki Matsui is unavailable tonight, and is listed as questionable for tomorrow night's game.
- Happy birthday to Jorge Posada. The Yankees catcher turns 38 today.
Stick around and discuss the game
as it happens in the comments section.
Hello everybody.
ReplyDeleteAnyone watching the Giants-Panthers preseason?
Is the lack of a dependable wide receiver worrying any Giants fans out there? It worries me. On the other hand, the defense and running game should be really good.
It concerns me a bit, but I think Smith and Hixon have breakout years.
ReplyDeleteI hope so. That would make life easier for Eli.
ReplyDeleteThe Giants need to go out and get Brandon Marshall from the Broncos. He's not happy there and is tremendously talented at the WR position. He unluck Plaxico Burress has most of his off-field problems resolved.
ReplyDeleteHe, unlike*
ReplyDeleteYep I'm watching it. The recieving core worries me as well. But all in all, I think we'll be able to hold up.
ReplyDeleteEli looked pretty good tonight. So did David Carr. Score is 14-9 no in case you're not watching at the moment.
Hakeem Nicks is in. This guy sounds like he's really good.
ReplyDeleteThe thing about NFL Preseason that bores me is it's like spring training. After 2 or 3 innings most of your stars/starters are out. Same in NFL. After 2 or 3 series most of the starting squad is out. It's cool to see what our backups can do, but still it's not really that interesting.
Hey YB, I turned the game off, how did Nicks do?
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I fixed the game number mistake. It's game no. 119, not 118 like I had it.
Oh. Nicks was in there for a couple series I think, but when the game started I switched back to YES so I don't know how he did.
ReplyDeleteSo funny how you still see the football lines on the field.
ReplyDeleteMcAfee is such a dump.
ReplyDeleteSorry, the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum is such a dump.
ReplyDeleteI know.
ReplyDeleteNICE throw by Jorge.
ReplyDeleteHaving a nice birthday don't ya think?
ReplyDeleteYes, so far.
ReplyDeleteBurnett needs to find the strike zone again.
Man is it me or does Jerry look almost exactly like his brother Scott? (Except for the hair, Scott is bald)
ReplyDeleteWhewwwwwwwww. Nice catch by Damon and Sweeny is doubled up. Inning over.
ReplyDeleteI laughed how Cano took it himself.
Every now and then he will surprise you with a gem. Still looks like a bad little leaguer, though.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a play by Damon.... By the way, Posada still sucks.
ReplyDeleteRunners on 1st and 2nd now.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Check your inbox Greg.
Yea, the Hairstons look very similar.
ReplyDeleteDamon just missed it.
ReplyDeleteSecond time in a row.
ReplyDeleteBases loaded, 1 out, A-Rod coming up.
ReplyDeleteI knew it. It's always a DP when A-Rod is up with the bases loaded. Still scoreless in Oakland.
ReplyDeleteBoy, A.J.'s got the strikeout pitch working tonight. Numero 4 for Burnett.
ReplyDeleteWhy is there always someone blasting Posada? I mean do they even watch the Yankees? They make no sence, Posada is a great True Yankee!
ReplyDeleteI know Matthew! Posada's great, it's just Anon is a Sox fan and always says that.
ReplyDeleteIt's just this one anonymous poster who has this weird hatred for him.
ReplyDeleteI was just wondering if all you Yankees fans are Giants fans 2?
ReplyDeleteAnd if not, what are you guys favorite football team?
I'm a Buffalo Bills fan...
I also kinda like the Chargers because thats the first sports team I ever rooted for when I was like 5 or somethin lol.
I am. Big Giants fan actually, but not as big as the Bombers though. I've been to a couple games.
ReplyDeleteUsually it's if you're a Mets fan you like the Jets, and if you're a Yankee fan you like the Giants. But I have a friend who's a Met fan but is a fan of Big Blue.
Yea I'm a Giants fan.
ReplyDeleteYou like the Bills? Well you got T.O. so you got a good reason to.
ReplyDeleteI'm talking about how he plays, certainly not about what he does off the field.
ReplyDeleteAre the Yankees really going to allow Tomko to pitch the game of his life?
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile, Suzuki continues to kill the Yankees.
Come on Burnett. It's already 1-0, and let's try to keep it that way, huh?
ReplyDeleteI know. I really wanted them to knock Tomko around tonight, he, for some reason, didn't get why he was released. A 5.23 ERA won't get you anywhere in New york.
ReplyDeleteAt least they got 2 outs.
Great, now he balks in a run.
ReplyDeleteYou kidding me? A balk? Now it's 2-0-check that 3-0, Damn!
ReplyDeleteAnd now it's 3-0. F***ing s***.
ReplyDeleteI thought he was on pace for a great outing the way he was pitchig the first 3 innings, now he's just gotta be careful he doesn't allow any more runs.
ReplyDeleteI think I'm gonna go now. Gotta leave early tomorrow. Night guys.
ReplyDeleteFinally!
ReplyDeleteLater YB.
ReplyDeleteSorry i'm sooooooooooooooooo late. I got great news from my doctor today saying that I can play baseball this fall but I can only bat right handed and can only play first.
ReplyDeleteAJ looks like that he is not haveing a great 4th.
Good for you Liam. Glad to hear it.
ReplyDeleteAJ got hit hard last inning, he was pretty good over the first three. I just can't understand how this bum hasn't allowed a run yet.
Five shutout innings for Brett Tomko... Unbelievable.
ReplyDeleteI know, but Tomko has been teammates with these guys and probably knows what there weeknesses are.
ReplyDeleteHe was their teammate for five minutes. They should be tattooing this bum.
ReplyDeleteIs this game freaking for real? Were LOSING to Oakland and Brett Tomko. This team blows my mind sometimes.
ReplyDeletelol Greg.
ReplyDeleteAnd ya kay, this A's lineup is just horrible. The score should be the other way around.
It looks like the Nats are offering even more money for Strasburg. I don't think he'll sign.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe what i'm saying but Tomko is finally out of the game.
ReplyDeleteWow... I wasn't able to watch the game until the top of the 5th. The Yanks sure look flat so far.
ReplyDeleteThey really do, it's kinda pathetic. Maybe they have some late-inning magic in them tonight.
ReplyDeleteJORGE=SUCK
ReplyDeleteI hate that play, 3 guys coming together always the risk someone misses it
ReplyDeleteshut up retarded anon, jorge is awesome.
ANONYMOUS = MORON
ReplyDelete... Other anon, yes, those plays always worry me.
First of all, I am the Posada hater. And, I haven't posted anything in days. So once again you idiot liberals are duped, fooled and deceived. That's not surprising since you all voted for the biggest scam artist President of all time in Hussein. SUCKERS! ROFLMAO. And, just think, this was only a trial run by God to deceive you. Look how easy it was to DECEIVE you dopes! I can't wait for the real McCoy! That's what you get for loving Pharaoh and being anti-semitic. God will fix your ass for beign prejudiced while holering you are not. Just wait. The best is yet to come. Funniest part is you are shaking your heads "no" right now. Bwaahhahahha!
ReplyDeletePosada a true great Yankee? You're an idiot. His job is to catch NOT to hit. He has a career 4.86 CERA. Taht sucks beyond belief. This year alone he is at 5.31 and that is with a great 2 month run. Dopes.
Last night, he allowed double digit runs AGAIN. No other catcher does this on our team EXCEPT him. He already has allowed 3 runs tonight vs the Athletics! Gosh you girls are dumb. This great hittign Yankee team can't hit Tomko? LOL, and you think they are gonna win in the playoffs?
Now, there is nothing to complain about with the way this team is playing but I have my reservations because of their age, defense and Posada. Then again, all liberals and evolutionists get in an emotional panic over facts just like Katie Couric.
Life is short,
Death is sure,
Sin the curse,
Christ the cure.
Go ahead you brave, tolerant, scientific liberal and give ole Jesus Christ a try. Put Him to His words. Tell Him you're a sinner and you dont' want to go to Hell. Receive Him by faith as your Saviour. It hasn't failed one sinner in 2000 years. Its called SCIENTIFIC OBSERVABLE PHENOMENA!
God you're stupid.
ReplyDeleteThat anon is retarded.
ReplyDeleterough birthday for Jorge, 2 come-backers to the mask.
ReplyDeleteAnon... go back and suck on mommy's teet. lol
ReplyDeleteI just got home from late night of work/meeting, to catch the 8th & 9th innings, you let that piece of shit TOMKO beat us. WTF... pathetic... shutout, should be ashamed, AROD, go find more drugs,
ReplyDeleteanon should go read a book. liberals aren't anti-semitic. get your head out of your ass.
ReplyDelete>> And, just think, this was only a trial run by God to deceive you. Look how easy it was to DECEIVE you dopes! I can't wait for the real McCoy! That's what you get for loving Pharaoh and being anti-semitic. God will fix your ass for beign prejudiced while holering you are not. Just wait. <<
ReplyDeleteLOL!!
Yeeaaahhhhh, and we're the ones with issues?
AW!!! :(( I'm so sad to hear they lost. err no play aired on ESPN it sucks!!
ReplyDeletewhat's anon's problem he talks about God but talks like that. weird!
Karen, Anon is crazy.
ReplyDeleteahhh, that explains it.
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