Monday, September 7, 2009

Game 138 Yankees vs. Rays

Regular Season Game 138
Yankees vs. Rays
Yankee Stadium - Bronx, NY
Game Time: 1:05 p.m.
TV: YES | Radio: WCBS


Here are the lineups:

YANKEES (87-50)
Derek Jeter SS
Nick Swisher RF
Mark Teixeira 1B
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Robinson Cano 2B
Jorge Posada C
Eric Hinske DH
Melky Cabrera LF
Brett Gardner CF - Welcome back!

Pitching: LHP CC Sabathia (16-7, 3.48 ERA)

RAYS (72-64)
Jason Bartlett SS
Carl Crawford LF
Ben Zobrist 2B
Carlos Pena 1B
Pat Burrell DH
Evan Longoria 3B
Gabe Kapler RF
Dioner Navarro C
Fernando Perez CF

Pitching: RHP Matt Garza (7-9, 4.01 ERA)

Yankees vs. Garza

ABH2B3BHRRBIBBSOBAOBPSLGOPS
D. Jeter 21 7 0 1 0 1 1 1 .333 .364 .429 .792
R. Cano 19 6 1 0 1 4 0 2 .316 .316 .526 .842
J. Damon 16 2 1 1 0 1 1 2 .125 .176 .313 .489
A. Rodriguez 12 4 0 0 1 2 2 1 .333 .400 .583 .983
J. Posada 10 3 0 0 0 2 1 2 .300 .333 .300 .633
M. Teixeira 10 1 0 0 0 2 3 2 .100 .357 .100 .457
M. Cabrera 10 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 .200 .273 .200 .473
H. Matsui 9 1 1 0 0 0 1 3 .111 .200 .222 .422
X. Nady 8 2 0 0 1 2 0 2 .250 .250 .625 .875
N. Swisher 7 4 1 0 2 2 3 2 .571 .700 1.571 2.271
J. Molina 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 .000 .000 .000 .000
B. Gardner 5 1 0 0 0 1 1 3 .200 .333 .200 .533
E. Hinske 4 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 .500 .600 .500 1.100
R. Pena 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 .000 .333 .000 .333
Totals13935425181624.252.329.417.746

Rays vs. Sabathia

ABH2B3BHRRBIBBSOBAOBPSLGOPS
C. Crawford 32 9 2 1 0 2 0 6 .281 .281 .406 .688
J. Bartlett 32 10 2 0 1 3 1 6 .313 .343 .469 .812
C. Pena 28 4 1 0 2 2 3 13 .143 .226 .393 .619
G. Kapler 16 5 1 0 1 1 4 2 .313 .450 .563 1.013
B.J. Upton 12 4 1 0 2 3 2 2 .333 .429 .917 1.345
D. Navarro 10 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 .100 .083 .100 .183
A. Iwamura 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 .100 .100 .100 .200
B. Zobrist 8 4 1 1 1 2 1 0 .500 .556 1.250 1.806
P. Burrell 7 1 1 0 0 1 2 3 .143 .333 .286 .619
G. Zaun 6 1 0 0 0 0 2 2 .167 .444 .167 .611
W. Aybar 4 1 0 0 1 3 0 0 .250 .250 1.000 1.250
E. Longoria 3 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 .333 .333 1.333 1.667
R. Brignac 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals17142929201542.246.309.480.788

News & Notes

- The Yanks are 36-13 since the All-Star break. They've also won 49 of their last 67, and at 86-50 they have the best record in all of baseball. They currently lead Boston by 7.5 games in the AL East. They also lead the Angels by 5 games for the best record in baseball. Their magic number is 19.

- At 45-20 the Yankees have the best home record in baseball.

- In 13 starts in his career against Tampa, CC Sabathia is 7-2 with a 2.94 ERA. This year he's 0-1, with a 5.93 ERA against them. In his last seven starts CC is 6-0, with a 2.45 ERA. His ERA is just 1.83 over his last six starts.

- In 8 games (7 starts) against the Yankees, Matt Garza is 1-3, with a 3.80 ERA. In three starts against the Yanks this season he's 0-1, with a 2.84 ERA.

- Brett Gardner is back from his rehab stint with the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees.

- Shelley Duncan was also called up from Scranton today.

- Mo has converted 38-of-39 save opportunities this season, and now leads the majors in saves. He's converted 34 straight saves which is the longest such streak in the Majors, and the longest of Mo's hall of fame career.

- In 5 games since returning from the DL, Damaso Marte has allowed just one walk and struck out 5 in 4.1 scoreless innings

- Derek Jeter 3 hits shy of Lou Gehrig's all-time Yankee mark.

Stick around and discuss the game
as it happens in the comments section.

110 Comments:

Liam Gallagher said...

Good call by bringing up Shelley.

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Greg.. If you're wondering how I knew, I read your This Week in Yankees History. Nice job sneaking that in there.

Have a great day.

Greg Cohen said...

Hey Liam, yea I'm glad to see him back.

Thanks a lot anon.

Liam Gallagher said...

Happy B-DAY Greg.

I didn't read that this week. Very sneaky Greg.

Greg Cohen said...

lol... thanks Liam.

Liam Gallagher said...

No problem.

Next year around this time you would have to write another piece of history.

Brian Danuff said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GREG!

And what a perfect way to spend it, watching Derek Jeter make history.

Liam Gallagher said...

Yeah what a great way man! Enjoy it!

Greg Cohen said...

Thanks YB... Yea I Hope he has two hits in the first and then two in the second so he can tie and break the record in while I'm there. I know I know, I'm selfish.

YB, by the way, check your email.

Liam Gallagher said...

Did I tell you Greg that I hit a 2-run walk off homer yesterday? If not I hit a 2-run walk off homer yesterday!

I didn't play in the field though. Which stinks.

Greg Cohen said...

Nice Liam, that's awesome.

Brian Danuff said...

Greg, check your email.

Liam Gallagher said...

Thanks. I say CC goes the hole game.

Brian Danuff said...

It's very possible since the way he's been pitching of late.

Brian Danuff said...

My Uncle is going to tonight's game, he's so lucky!!!

Liam Gallagher said...

He is lucky!

Brian Danuff said...

Greg, check your inbox.

Liam Gallagher said...

We need to shut down Crawford this series. We don't want him on base too often.

Brian Danuff said...

STRIKE 3! And 200 innings for Big Slim!

Liam Gallagher said...

Would it be cool if Jeter passes Gehrig with a homerun.

Liam Gallagher said...

One more CC!

Anonymous said...

How come ANon never gets asked to check his email? You guys need to be fair to a brother.


Happy bday Greg

Liam Gallagher said...

lol

Liam Gallagher said...

Tough break for Pena.

Greg Cohen said...

lol sorry anon, I needed YB to post the lineups tonight. You want to post the lineups too?

Brian Danuff said...

hahahaha

I don't know if Pena went around.

Brian Danuff said...

Wow. Joe Maddon dyed his hair brown. It used to be Santa Claus white.

Greg Cohen said...

Pena's probably done for the day. If it hurts to check your swing you can't hit.

Liam Gallagher said...

Penas hurt. He looked very painful on that swing.

Brian Danuff said...

Owwww...Pena looks like he's in a lot of pain. Tough break for him.

At least Teix now has a chance to be the AL home run leader.

Liam Gallagher said...

LET'S GO JETER!

Brian Danuff said...

Pena is out of the game...Aybar is now at 1st.

Brian Danuff said...

Jeet flied out.

Liam Gallagher said...

Next at bat.

Liam Gallagher said...

It's amazing that Swisher only has three homers at Yankee stadium.

Brian Danuff said...

I know. I guess it just goes to show,

"It's not that easy to hit home runs at Yankee Stadium!"

-Nick Swisher

Brian Danuff said...

Speaking of Swish, imagine what Swish and A.J. are gonna do during the clubhouse celebration once we clinch.

A.J. will give everyone pies, and Swish will go crazy with the champagne.

Liam Gallagher said...

E6, NICE!

Anonymous said...

It would be hilarious if AJ was running around throwing pies at everyone.

Brian Danuff said...

Talk about a 1-year wonder.

Oh A-Rod was just a bit early.

Brian Danuff said...

I know.

Liam Gallagher said...

It would be Anon. Jeter most likely.

Yeah, A-Rod just too early.

Liam Gallagher said...

Alright A-Rod!

Brian Danuff said...

RBI double by A-Rod! 1-0 Yanks!

Greg Cohen said...

A-Rod has been coming up with some big hits lately. Right now his approach to hitting is about as good as I've seen it since he's been a Yankee.

a7tex said...

oh my god i hate arod he's so unlutch, what a waste of money :)

Liam Gallagher said...

Yeah. Hopefully it translates to the playoffs.

Brian Danuff said...

Yeah. A-Rod was just a bit early when he fouled it off. A little more patient and it's 2-0 and A-Rod has a 2-run homer.

Brian Danuff said...

But an RBI double is just as nice I guess.

Also, Greg, when is the next chat? haven't had one in a while.

Brian Danuff said...

I'm wearing my CC Sabathia shirt for good luck, not that he needs it though.

Greg Cohen said...

I'll set up a chat in the next week or two.

Brian Danuff said...

Ok.

Liam Gallagher said...

Nice.

Liam Gallagher said...

I think it's a bad idea for Shelley to wear #28. It's been a bad luck number this year.

Brian Danuff said...

I know. He wore 17 when he was first up here, but that's Jerry Hairston's now.

Brian Danuff said...

Wait, how do you know he's wearing number 28?

Liam Gallagher said...

Nice pitch by CC.

Brian Danuff said...

1-1.

Brian Danuff said...

Longoria solo shot.

Greg Cohen said...

Geeez, Longoria's such a good hitter.

Liam Gallagher said...

1-1 now.

Look at the roster on yankees.com

Brian Danuff said...

Oh.

Liam Gallagher said...

He is a good hitter Greg.

Brian Danuff said...

Yeah. 3 outs.

Greg Cohen said...

CC looks sharp. One mistake to the wrong hitter.

Liam Gallagher said...

YB, I responded to your comment on your site. I think it's very....

Liam Gallagher said...

Posada is having a very nice come back year this season.

Brian Danuff said...

cool? I saw it Liam.

Liam Gallagher said...

Hahaha. My sister told me to write that.

Brian Danuff said...

lol. Alright i'm gonna go play catch with my little brother, be back in a few.

Greg Cohen said...

Oh, that's right. I share a birthday with Kim Jones.

Liam Gallagher said...

See ya man.

I'll start on my homework.

Guess what Greg, it's Kim Jones Birthday too. They just said on TV. I think it's Stiennbreners b-day too.

Scott_in_Sacramento said...

Liam,

What are you talking about? Don't you ever read the comments in this blog? If the Yanks didn't have Posada, they would be 137-0 with 137 shutouts.

Anonymous said...

Greg shares a birthday with Kim Jones,, soul mates? or is Greg really Kim? Makes you think

Greg Cohen said...

lol... Hey, what's up Scott?

Liam Gallagher said...

Batting wise Scott.

Scott_in_Sacramento said...

Hey Greg, happy birthday. Listening to the game on my phone. Damn Sterling and Waldman are annoying.

Liam Gallagher said...

Whats' up scott anyway?

Greg Cohen said...

Thanks Scott.

Liam Gallagher said...

Haha.

Scott_in_Sacramento said...

I am going back to my homework (contract law... ugh) I'l try and pop back in later.

crossfire said...

Hello all.

Go Jeter!!!

By the way, George's birthday is July 4th.

Liam Gallagher said...

See ya Scott.

What up crossfire? Thats right July forth.

Gardy has to get on base.

Greg Cohen said...

Hey CF, what's going on man?

crossfire said...

Damn!!!

Jeter has to get at least one hit in the first game. I am going to the second game and I wanna see him get the record.

I can't go to the game tomorrow because I'm commissioner of my fantasy football league and the draft is tomorrow.

Then I go to the Stadium again on Wednesday.

I want to see history dammit!!!

Liam Gallagher said...

Congrats CF!

This is a good game.

Greg Cohen said...

And Suzyn Waldman? Geeez a lot of September 7th's in Yankeeland.

Liam Gallagher said...

Waldmans Bday too. Lucky you Greg!

daneptizl said...

Happy B-Day Greg.

Greg Cohen said...

Thanks Dane.

Liam Gallagher said...

They said she is also 28 today. Maybe I miss heard.

daneptizl said...

So Jones is turning 40.

Greg Cohen said...

Kay was joking... about both of them.

Anonymous said...

Rumor has it that Jim Rices birthday is today ....

Greg Cohen said...

Yup, she's 40. Waldman is 63.

Liam Gallagher said...

wow

crossfire said...

Happy Birthday Greg. Kim Jones, you and Suzyn Waldman.

The Good, The Bad and the Ugly. LOL

daneptizl said...

Did Liam actually believe Waldman was 28...

Greg Cohen said...

lol... Thanks CF.

Liam Gallagher said...

No I was joking. I thougt that she was 70.

Liam Gallagher said...

I'm gonna go now. Happy B-Day Greg.

Greg Cohen said...

Wow, that's range.

Welcome back Gardner. MOST center fielders in the game don't come close to that.

daneptizl said...

He should be the starter next year.

Greg Cohen said...

Another strong 7 inning performance from CC. He's been so good since August began.

crossfire said...

Heading out to grab a few drinks and head to the Stadium!

Go Yanks!!!

bruceb said...

Shame we couldn't score him any runs today. Garza has been damn good too.

Greg Cohen said...

Yea, Garza was great today.

bruceb said...

Amazed his record isn't better he has great stuff.

Brian Danuff said...

BALLGAME OVER!! YANKEES WIN!! THAAAAAAAAAAAAA YANKEES WIN!

Capone said...

Another good game by CC, 7 innings 10 Ks. Solid. He gave the Yanks a chance to win and they took advantage. Now if we can only get Burnett back on track tonight. Magic number = 17