Regular Season Game 125
Yankees vs Rangers
Yankee Stadium - Bronx, NY
Game Time: 7:05 p.m.
TV: My9 | Radio: WCBS
Here are the lineups:Game Time: 7:05 p.m.
TV: My9 | Radio: WCBS
YANKEES (78-46)
Derek Jeter SS
Johnny Damon LF
Mark Teixeira 1B
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Hideki Matsui DH
Jorge Posada C
Robinson Cano 2B
Nick Swisher RF
Melky Cabrera CF
Pitching: RHP Joba Chamberlain (8-3, 3.98 ERA)
RANGERS (69-54)
Julio Borbon DH
Michael Young 3B
Josh Hamilton RF
Marlon Byrd CF
Ian Kinsler 2B
Nelson Cruz LF
Ivan Rodriguez C
Chris Davis 1B
Elvis Andrus SS
Pitching: RHP Kevin Millwood (9-8, 3.48 ERA)
Yanks vs. Millwood
| AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | |
| N. Swisher | 26 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 4 | .385 | .500 | .808 | 1.308 |
| D. Jeter | 23 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .261 | .261 | .391 | .652 |
| J. Damon | 21 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | .286 | .348 | .476 | .824 |
| A. Rodriguez | 18 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | .389 | .450 | .611 | 1.061 |
| R. Cano | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .333 | .333 | .333 | .667 |
| J. Posada | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .167 | .286 | .167 | .452 |
| E. Hinske | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .455 | .455 | .727 | 1.182 |
| M. Teixeira | 11 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .364 | .364 | .727 | 1.091 |
| M. Cabrera | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .364 | .364 | .636 | 1.000 |
| J. Molina | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .111 | .273 | .222 | .495 |
| H. Matsui | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .333 | .333 | .444 | .778 |
| X. Nady | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .667 | .667 | 1.333 | 2.000 |
| B. Gardner | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .400 | .400 | .400 | .800 |
| J. Hairston Jr. | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | .333 | .333 | .667 |
| K. Cash | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | .333 | .333 | .667 |
| F.Cervelli | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 | .333 | .333 | .667 |
| Totals | 186 | 62 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 22 | 14 | 35 | .333 | .380 | .538 | .918 |
Rangers vs. Chamberlain
| AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | |
| M. Young | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .375 | .375 | .750 | 1.125 |
| J. Hamilton | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | .143 | .000 | .143 |
| I. Kinsler | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | .500 | .667 | 1.000 | 1.667 |
| J. Saltalamacchia | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | .333 | .333 | .333 | .667 |
| C. Davis | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | .333 | .333 | .833 | 1.167 |
| M. Byrd | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | .400 | .571 | .400 | .971 |
| D. Murphy | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | .333 | .667 | 1.333 | 2.000 |
| O. Vizquel | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| I. Rodriguez | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| E. German | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| N. Cruz | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 2.000 | 3.000 |
| Totals | 45 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 15 | .311 | .436 | .600 | 1.036 |
News & Notes
- The Yanks are 27-9 since the All-Star break, they've won 40 of their last 54, and at 78-46 they have the best record in all of baseball. They currently lead Boston by 7 games in the AL East.- Joba Chamberlain has faced the Rangers three times - all starts - in his career and is 0-0, with a 7.11 ERA. Since the all-star break he is 4-1 with a 3.35 ERA in six starts since. He made one of those starts this season, on May 26th in Texas, and in just 4 innings he allowed 3 runs on 4 hits, walked 4, and struck out 5.
- In eight career starts against the Yankees Kevin Millwood is 1-4, with a 4.50 ERA. Three of those starts came at the old stadium, where he went 1-1, also with a 4.50 ERA. He faced them once this year, back on May 26th, and took a no decision. In 5.2 innings pitched he allowed 3 runs on 9 hits, walked 4 and struck out 3.
- The Bronx Bombers are a MLB best 41-18 at home.
- Mariano Rivera has converted 36-of-37 save opportunities this season. He's converted 32 straight saves which is the longest such streak in the Majors, and the longest of Mo's hall of fame career.
- The Yankees have beaten the Rangers four of out of the six times they've played this season.
- Derek Jeter went 21-for-43 on the road trip and is just 20 hits shy of Lou Gehrig's all-time Yankee mark.
- In non-Yankees news, Johan Santana will have season-ending surgery on his elbow. He is expected to be ready for spring training next year.
Stick around and discuss the game
as it happens in the comments section.
is it just me or am i hearing spanish, every other channel is fine?!!
ReplyDeletejeter was safe, his hand was in there, of course the ump can't see in the stupid position he's in
ReplyDeleteMatsui!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's really a shame that Joba has no idea how to pitch with the kind of stuff he has. Oh well, at least if they lose it hurts Boston.
ReplyDeleteJoba sucks, they should have traded him when he has some value.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry, Joba is just average at best. Would you be comfortable with him pitching in the playoffs? I sure wouldn't.
ReplyDeleteJOBA doing his usual, I know these are growing pains with a young starter, but isn't it time for him to grow up, MAN UP, something, @83 pitches already, & 4th inning still going,
ReplyDeleteAnon, I don't know about all that, but he has stunk tonight.
ReplyDeleteMargo, no, not at this point in his career.
Posada catching
ReplyDelete11 runs vs. Boston
14 runs vs. Boston
Molina catching
4 runs vs. Boston
Back to Posada catching
already 7 runs catching.
Posada sucks as a catcher. There is no way around it. And he is now allowing 5.46 runs per 9 IP with this staff! Horrible.
Anon, go back to mommy's basement... you are an idiot.
ReplyDeletehaving to watch/listen to the rangers broadcast, is almost as painful as the game itself... Carlos Pena has hit 2 more HR's, now @ 37, come on TEX, guess this is JOBA"s way of getting back at yankee brass for "HIS RULES"...
ReplyDeleteWhite Sox just took a 3-2 lead over Boston. Honestly folks, losing tonight wouldn't be the worst thing in the world.
ReplyDeleteI agree with anon. He's smart. Posada does suck.
ReplyDeleteDo you think it's funny that you use the name of one of civilization's worst criminals?
ReplyDeleteFine i'll use another bad name.
ReplyDeleteYou've got serious issues.
ReplyDeleteThis is the worst name that I can think of. And it's the worst name in history.
ReplyDeletelol... you're an idiot.
ReplyDeleteNo you do.
ReplyDeleteNo you are
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ReplyDeleteNo, you're not.
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ReplyDeleteGET THE F*CK OUTTA HERE YOU PIECE OF CRAP!
ReplyDeleteI see whats up greg.
Hey Liam.
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ReplyDeleteHows it going?
ReplyDeletePretty good, yourself?
ReplyDeleteOh my freakin god Hitler get the hell out of here!
ReplyDeleteNothing really. I'm just yelling at some retard.
ReplyDeleteI start school next Monday.
ReplyDeleteOh, sorry to hear that.
ReplyDeletelol. I'm in 9th grade. Just another 4 years. Then another four years in college.
ReplyDeleteAnyone else concerned about the way they're handling Joba?
ReplyDeletethank god we didnt' give up anything for this gaudin punk, he sucks somehting awful, I'd rather see mitre out there, or someone up from AAA,
ReplyDeleteI agree Mario.
ReplyDeleteI'm gonna go now. See ya guys.
i know we don't ever give up, but this one looks all but over
ReplyDeleteI'm not concerned about how they're handling Joba, I'm concerned with how Joba is handling himself. He seems like a stubborn mental midget.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, Gaudin blows.
Agreed.
ReplyDeleteI'm back!
lets go yanks, i wanna see another walkoff win!
ReplyDeleteSame here.
ReplyDeleteI love the optimism but I wouldn't get your hopes up.
ReplyDeleteBoston now leads Chicago 6-3 in the bottom of the 8th. So that's ones over.
ReplyDeleteWe still have a nice lead in the divsion. So I don't care if we lose this one.
ReplyDeleteWell what are you gonna do. All great teams loose games.
ReplyDeleteWe just gotta hope we comeback tomorrow and win the next 2 games.
Honestly, neither do I.
ReplyDeleteHey YB.
ReplyDeleteWas up.
ReplyDeleteNothing much... just working on the minor league report. John Murphy is off to a really nice start with the GCL Yanks. He's hitting .389/.450/.611 with a homer and 4 RBI in his first 5 pro games.
ReplyDeleteNice. Great to read that Murphy has a nice start. Did Heathcott play?
ReplyDeleteCool, hopefully a start of many things to come.
ReplyDeleteYea he went 0-for-4.
ReplyDeleteHe'll get better. Derek Jeter struggled for an entire 2 months before finally picking it up while on the Tampa Yankees.
ReplyDeleteIt'll be nice if Murphy becomes a homerun hitting catcher in our system. Then we don't have to go to the free agency market to buy another bat.
ReplyDeleteThe Yanks are loaded with catchers. Between Montero, Romine, Cervelli, Higashioka, and now Murphy, you would think at least one of them would make it.
ReplyDeleteYeah. We already got one in Montero, now we're pretty much stocked up for the future on slugging catchers.
ReplyDeleteI forgot about the other 3. Cervelli is a helluva catcher, can't wait to see him in September.
ReplyDeleteMe too, Molina really has been disappointing since he got back.
ReplyDeleteHe was great defenisvely last year though.
ReplyDeleteCervelli will probably be the backup next year. I don't see the Yankees wanting to re-sign Molina or rush Montero.
Cervelli is on the 7-day DL. But some of these players could be good for a trade.
ReplyDeleteNah, he just came off the DL, Liam. He went 1-for-3 with Scranton tonight.
ReplyDeleteI would keep Cervelli and Murphy if I had to pick. Montero does look like his catcher's career will be short lived - they started to transition him to a DH anyway, right?
ReplyDeleteI would love to see Cervelli become the back up. The guy can hit and he calls some good games and he's also good defensively.
ReplyDeleteSorry if I spelled it wrong.
Great, then Cervelli comes up in Sept.
ReplyDeleteHe was playing a little bit of DH and catcher before hitting the DL.
ReplyDeleteHe and CC worked well together which I really liked. I think he did with A.J. too.
ReplyDeleteYup, he'll definitely get called up in Sept.
ReplyDeleteThis kid Feliz is nasty.
ReplyDeleteMiranda also is swinging a nice bat. Another Sept. call up.
ReplyDeleteYeah. Almost like Joba Chamberlain, only he's thinner. (no offense Joba)
ReplyDeleteFeliz is nasty Greg. He's most likely a future closer right there.
ReplyDeleteGreg I'd hold off on the playoff posts nothing is certain in this division and our pitching hasn't looked good at all lately
ReplyDeleteI would like to have Miranda as a bench player next year. He'll be great in the lineup when Tex needs a day off.
ReplyDeleteWhat playoff posts? What are you talking about?
ReplyDeleteHere's who I believe we'll see in September:
ReplyDeleteC - Francisco Cervelli
1B - Juan Miranda
OF - Austin Jackson, Shelley Duncan, John Rodriguez,
P - Anthony Claggett, Mark Melancon, Ian Kennedy
What do you think?
Kennedy won't be up. He's not going to pitch until the Arizona Fall League. But besides that I think your dead on.
ReplyDeleteMike Dunn and Zach Kroenke will probably get called up, maybe even Edwar Ramirez and Jonathan Albaladejo.
ReplyDeleteYeah I thought it was a long shot anyway. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteOh yeah. Forgot about them.
ReplyDeleteWait, wasn't Mike Dunn signed in the offseason as an amatuer or something? I guess he moved through the minors quickly.
Alright. Going to excersise a bit. Do some push ups, sit ups, etc.
ReplyDeleteBe back in a few.
YB
Here's my bench for next season:
ReplyDeleteCervelli
Miranda
Pena
Jackson/Gardner/Melky man.
See ya YB.
ReplyDeleteNah he was drafted in 2004.and spent most of the year with Trenton, but now he's up at Triple-A.
ReplyDeleteLater YB.
ReplyDeleteLooks pretty good. I think they'll have an Matt Stairs-type guy on there as well, just don't know who.
ReplyDeleteHinske maybe.
ReplyDeleteI wonder how Austin Jackson will be like in the Majors? I hope not another Melky. And I hope Melky gets better over the years. I really like him.
ReplyDeleteA lot depends on his ability to grow as a hitter. He strikes out too much, but if he can learn to cut those down he should be a very solid all around player. The power isn't there yet, but that will come as he gets older.
ReplyDeleteI think he'll be a 20 homerun hitter once he gets stronger.
ReplyDeleteIt's very possible.
ReplyDeleteWhats the score? I'm to lazy to walk over to my room and look.
ReplyDeleteThis game has the making of a potential Yankee Classic, come on Jorge
ReplyDeleteIt's 10-6 with the bases loaded and nobody out in the ninth with Posada at the plate.
ReplyDeleteAlright. Hopefully he won't get into a double play.
ReplyDeleteYea, that's what I'm worried about too.
ReplyDeleteHere we go, come on Cano
ReplyDelete10-7 on an infield single by Posada.. winning run at the dish. Holy cow.
ReplyDeleteGreg if the yanks win this one, next time we go to the stadium the lobels sandwiches are on me
ReplyDeleteLet's go baby!!!! We are winning this game
ReplyDelete10-9 now after Cano's two-run single..... STILL NOBODY OUT.... WOW... LET'S DO THIS FELLAS!
ReplyDeleteHahahaha ok Jon.
ReplyDeleteIf I really left a half hour ago I wouldn't be watching the game anyway. I would be playing MLB 09.
ReplyDeleteUh oh, Swisher is up
ReplyDeleteLET"S GO YANKEES!
ReplyDeleteI don't care what happens, this team deserves a ton of credit for fighting like this.
ReplyDeletenice hit by cano, look what happens when u go the other way, well the guy is rattled now, 3 outs to score at least 1 run, come on baby
ReplyDeleteWhy is Swisher bunting there?
ReplyDeleteDamn Swisher, gotta get that bunt down... That's a big out for Texas.
ReplyDeletecome on melky, anything but DP
ReplyDeletedamit, u gotta be kidding me, SOB
ReplyDeleteAhhhh tough break. Game over, Texas wins 10-9. The bunt killed the inning.
ReplyDeleteDamn it!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteShit!
ReplyDeleteCome on Melky. Make it your forth walk off this year.
ReplyDeletewtf that was fast jeter was on deck too
ReplyDeleteSwisher has to get that bunt down.
ReplyDeleteI'm a slow typer. NOOOOOOOO! yankees lose.
ReplyDeleteThe bunt killed the inning...
ReplyDeleteGirardi blew that game. No reason for Swisher to bunt there. He has a good eye and could have drawn a walk. Plus, he's not great at bunting. And, the Yankees were hot. He should have let Swisher swing away and see what happens, not tighten up and play for tie.
ReplyDeleteIt was a terrible bunt by Swisher but really dumb managain IMO.
It really was.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Anon act...
ReplyDeleteI agree, I would have had Swisher swing away, but great effort. Melky hit the ball right on the nose. Don't really know where Hairston was going. He needs to know where the short stop is on that play and stay close to the bag on any kind of liner.
ReplyDeleteTough game to lose. I hope this cools off how "special" Joba is. He has a long way to go to be a consistent starter. Good thing Pettitte is coming on strong, as the backend of the rotation is pretty weak.
ReplyDeleteNight guys. See ya later.
ReplyDeleteWell, I think Greg said it best. you gotta give them a load of credit for fighting back. If it weren't for Swisher's bunt, someone would have had Reddi Whip in their face by now.
ReplyDelete6.5 game lead. No need to sweat.
ReplyDelete6 games, but still.
ReplyDeleteIf the lead drops to three or four then you can begin to worry.
Yeah. Let's not have that happen then. We need to win the next 2 games to get back on track.
ReplyDeleteNight guys. Go Yanks!
ReplyDeleteThere was nothing positive to come from Swisher bunting. He may move runners over BUT he gave up an out for no reason. He should have let him hit. If Swisher bunts them over then there still is a DP on Cabrera's hit.
ReplyDeleteThe worse part is the Yankee hitters were hot and we had the momentum. A bunt, even a successful one, kills the rally. The decision is really inexcusable.
The execution is also inexcusable and I seriously dont have much faith in this team in big games still.
Hey Greg I knew Michael Kay had the night off cause I saw him in my lobby getting a package as i was getting home...
ReplyDeleteThere's obviously room for a second guess, but if Swisher swings away and hits a DP everyone is blasting Girardi for not bunting. I probably would have had him swing away, especially after the count went 1-0, but still, it could go either way. One way or another Swisher has to do a better job of getting the bunt down.
ReplyDeleteAndy & AJ had better pitch there ass'es off next 2 days, & gaudin sucks & is worthless....
ReplyDeleteIm sick to my stomach...
ReplyDeleteSick to your stomach? Why?
ReplyDeleteThey battled their asses off and just came up short. Joba and Gaudin lost this game. They're still six games up and Texas winning hurts Boston. Like I said earlier, losing tonight isn't the worst thing in the world.
If Swisher hits into a DP, the game is not over. We still have a chance. I hate the bunt there with all the momemtum.
ReplyDeleteAnd, Joba, Gaudin and Posada, which you forgot to mention cost us the game. This was ANOTHER double digit performance for Posada. Seen enough of them yet? I guess not. What an absolute horrible catcher. 3 consecutive games with 3 different pitchers against different teams and Posada gave up 10+ runs. That is 35 runs in 3 games he has yieded as catcher. Im sorry but that is absolutely 100% unacceptable. Anyone can do that. Anyone!
Very true. Gotta love the way they fought back after being down 5 in the 9th. Most teams would've folded.
ReplyDeleteAnon, you lose all credibility every time you mention Posada and blame him for terrible pitching performances. You might as well stop watching baseaball, because you obviously don't understand the game.
ReplyDeleteExactly Capone. I'm angry they lost, but what can you do? If they were tied in the standings and this one put them a game back, then I'd be sick over it.
ReplyDeleteAnon is a crybaby whiner. He doesn't know shit about the game but acts like he does. It always makes me laugh because he's the only one that doesn't realize that he is an idiot.
ReplyDeleteGo back to your mommy's basement moron! LOL
Anon,
ReplyDeleteWhat is up with all the Posada hatred? Did he nail your wife or something?
I doubt someone who comes here to bother Yankees fans has any time for a woman.
ReplyDeletemaybe an inflatable one.
ReplyDeleteYou guys are hilarious!
ReplyDeleteI was at the game and almost hit the ceiling on the field level when Swisher bunted! I almost went through the ceiling when he bunted the ball staright up into the air. You MUST be swinging away in that situation, especially with a lousy bunter at the plate.
We did come close, though.....
Mike
awww i haven't got to watch the game again, but this is so sad. I hope they get 'em back tomorrow. Go YANKS!!!
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