Monday, August 17, 2009

Game 119: Yankees @ Athletics

Regular Season Game 119
Yankees @ Athletics
Oakland Coliseum - Oakland, CA
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)

Yanks vs. Tomko

ABH2B3BHRRBIBBSOBAOBPSLGOPS
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
Totals58199041237.328.355.6901.044

Athletics vs. Burnett

ABH2B3BHRRBIBBSOBAOBPSLGOPS
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
Totals701951313817.271.342.500.842

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.

70 Comments:

Greg Cohen said...

Hello everybody.

Anyone 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.

Anonymous said...

It concerns me a bit, but I think Smith and Hixon have breakout years.

Greg Cohen said...

I hope so. That would make life easier for Eli.

Anonymous said...

The 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.

Anonymous said...

He, unlike*

Brian Danuff said...

Yep I'm watching it. The recieving core worries me as well. But all in all, I think we'll be able to hold up.

Eli looked pretty good tonight. So did David Carr. Score is 14-9 no in case you're not watching at the moment.

Brian Danuff said...

Hakeem Nicks is in. This guy sounds like he's really good.

The 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.

Greg Cohen said...

Hey YB, I turned the game off, how did Nicks do?

By the way, I fixed the game number mistake. It's game no. 119, not 118 like I had it.

Brian Danuff said...

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.

Brian Danuff said...

So funny how you still see the football lines on the field.

Greg Cohen said...

McAfee is such a dump.

Greg Cohen said...

Sorry, the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum is such a dump.

Brian Danuff said...

I know.

Brian Danuff said...

NICE throw by Jorge.

Brian Danuff said...

Having a nice birthday don't ya think?

Greg Cohen said...

Yes, so far.

Burnett needs to find the strike zone again.

Brian Danuff said...

Man is it me or does Jerry look almost exactly like his brother Scott? (Except for the hair, Scott is bald)

Brian Danuff said...

Whewwwwwwwww. Nice catch by Damon and Sweeny is doubled up. Inning over.

I laughed how Cano took it himself.

Greg Cohen said...

Every now and then he will surprise you with a gem. Still looks like a bad little leaguer, though.

Anonymous said...

Wow, what a play by Damon.... By the way, Posada still sucks.

Brian Danuff said...

Runners on 1st and 2nd now.

P.S. Check your inbox Greg.

Greg Cohen said...

Yea, the Hairstons look very similar.

Brian Danuff said...

Damon just missed it.

Greg Cohen said...

Second time in a row.

Brian Danuff said...

Bases loaded, 1 out, A-Rod coming up.

Brian Danuff said...

I knew it. It's always a DP when A-Rod is up with the bases loaded. Still scoreless in Oakland.

Brian Danuff said...

Boy, A.J.'s got the strikeout pitch working tonight. Numero 4 for Burnett.

Unknown said...

Why is there always someone blasting Posada? I mean do they even watch the Yankees? They make no sence, Posada is a great True Yankee!

Brian Danuff said...

I know Matthew! Posada's great, it's just Anon is a Sox fan and always says that.

Greg Cohen said...

It's just this one anonymous poster who has this weird hatred for him.

Unknown said...

I was just wondering if all you Yankees fans are Giants fans 2?

And 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.

Brian Danuff said...

I am. Big Giants fan actually, but not as big as the Bombers though. I've been to a couple games.

Usually 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.

Greg Cohen said...

Yea I'm a Giants fan.

Brian Danuff said...

You like the Bills? Well you got T.O. so you got a good reason to.

Brian Danuff said...

I'm talking about how he plays, certainly not about what he does off the field.

Greg Cohen said...

Are the Yankees really going to allow Tomko to pitch the game of his life?

Meanwhile, Suzuki continues to kill the Yankees.

Brian Danuff said...

Come on Burnett. It's already 1-0, and let's try to keep it that way, huh?

Brian Danuff said...

I 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.

At least they got 2 outs.

Greg Cohen said...

Great, now he balks in a run.

Brian Danuff said...

You kidding me? A balk? Now it's 2-0-check that 3-0, Damn!

Greg Cohen said...

And now it's 3-0. F***ing s***.

Brian Danuff said...

I 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.

Brian Danuff said...

I think I'm gonna go now. Gotta leave early tomorrow. Night guys.

Brian Danuff said...

Finally!

Greg Cohen said...

Later YB.

Liam Gallagher said...

Sorry 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.

AJ looks like that he is not haveing a great 4th.

Greg Cohen said...

Good for you Liam. Glad to hear it.

AJ 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.

Greg Cohen said...

Five shutout innings for Brett Tomko... Unbelievable.

Liam Gallagher said...

I know, but Tomko has been teammates with these guys and probably knows what there weeknesses are.

Greg Cohen said...

He was their teammate for five minutes. They should be tattooing this bum.

Unknown said...

Is this game freaking for real? Were LOSING to Oakland and Brett Tomko. This team blows my mind sometimes.

Liam Gallagher said...

lol Greg.

And ya kay, this A's lineup is just horrible. The score should be the other way around.

Liam Gallagher said...

It looks like the Nats are offering even more money for Strasburg. I don't think he'll sign.

Liam Gallagher said...

I can't believe what i'm saying but Tomko is finally out of the game.

crossfire said...

Wow... I wasn't able to watch the game until the top of the 5th. The Yanks sure look flat so far.

Greg Cohen said...

They really do, it's kinda pathetic. Maybe they have some late-inning magic in them tonight.

Anonymous said...

JORGE=SUCK

Anonymous said...

I hate that play, 3 guys coming together always the risk someone misses it

shut up retarded anon, jorge is awesome.

Greg Cohen said...

ANONYMOUS = MORON

... Other anon, yes, those plays always worry me.

Anonymous said...

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!

Posada 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!

Greg Cohen said...

God you're stupid.

JP said...

That anon is retarded.

JP said...

rough birthday for Jorge, 2 come-backers to the mask.

crossfire said...

Anon... go back and suck on mommy's teet. lol

Mario said...

I 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,

Anonymous said...

anon should go read a book. liberals aren't anti-semitic. get your head out of your ass.

JC said...

>> 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. <<

LOL!!

Yeeaaahhhhh, and we're the ones with issues?

Karen said...

AW!!! :(( I'm so sad to hear they lost. err no play aired on ESPN it sucks!!

what's anon's problem he talks about God but talks like that. weird!

Greg Cohen said...

Karen, Anon is crazy.

Karen said...

ahhh, that explains it.