Yanks Beat Tigers, But Lose Nightcap to Tampa

The Yankees played two split squad games today, defeating the Detroit Tigers 6-2 this afternoon in Tampa, but then lost the night game to Tampa, also by the score of 6-2. Let's start off with the early game...

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Detroit	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0		2	5	1
NY Yankees	0	3	1	0	0	0	1	1	X		6	10	1

WP: CC Sabathia (1-1)
LP: R. Porcello (1-1)

CC Sabathia started for the Yankees in Tampa and had his best performance of the spring. In 5.1 innings he allowed two runs on four hits, walked two, and struck out eight. He threw 77 pitches, 47 of them for strikes.

“I really liked what CC did today,” Girardi said. “His last two starts he has been extremely efficient, and he had command all day today. Outstanding changeup. Very good breaking ball. Pace was great. It’s pretty much what CC is.” (Source: Chad Jennings)

Mariano Rivera also pitched today, and had an easy 10-pitch, 1-2-3 inning.

Alex Rodriguez had two hits including his first home run of the spring. The homer was a solo shot off Rick Porcello in the third that cleared the scoreboard.

Derek Jeter had a hit with two RBI in three at-bats. His two-run single in the second gave the Yankees the lead for good.

Jon Weber and Greg Golson each chipped in with two hits apiece. Weber is now hitting .588 this spring.

	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG
Jeter, SS	3	0	1	2	1	1	1	.276
Nunez, L, 2B	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.000
Johnson, N, DH	2	0	0	0	1	0	2	.350
a-Weber, J, PH-DH	2	1	2	1	0	0	0	.588
Teixeira, 1B	3	0	0	0	0	0	3	.292
Winfree, LF	2	0	0	0	0	1	3	.267
Rodriguez, A, 3B	3	1	2	1	0	1	0	.273
Rivera, Mi, C	1	0	0	0	0	1	2	.077
Cano, 2B	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	.393
Pilittere, 1B	2	0	1	0	0	1	2	.222
Thames, LF	3	0	0	0	0	2	2	.120
Russo, SS	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	.353
Hoffmann, CF	1	1	0	0	3	0	0	.136
Cervelli, C	3	1	0	0	0	2	4	.467
Vazquez, Jo, 3B	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	.125
Golson, RF	4	1	2	0	0	1	1	.294
Totals	34	6	10	5	5	10	23
a-Doubled for Johnson, N in the 7th.
BATTING 2B: Weber, J (3, Satterwhite). HR: Rodriguez, A (1, 3rd inning off Porcello, 0 on, 1 out). TB: Jeter; Nunez, L; Weber, J 3; Rodriguez, A 5; Cano; Pilittere; Golson 2. RBI: Jeter 2 (5), Rodriguez, A (4), Russo (2), Weber, J (5). 2-out RBI: Jeter 2. Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Johnson, N; Teixeira 2; Vazquez, Jo 2; Pilittere. SF: Russo. Team RISP: 3-for-14. Team LOB: 11. BASERUNNING SB: Hoffmann (1, 2nd base off Oliver/Laird). FIELDING E: Golson (2, throw). DP: (Russo-Nunez, L-Pilittere).

IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA Sabathia (W, 1-1) 5.1 4 2 2 2 8 0 6.43 Albaladejo (H, 1) 0.2 1 0 0 0 1 0 33.75 Rivera, Ma (H, 2) 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.00 Ring (H, 3) 1.0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.00 Pope 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.00

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	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
NY Yankees	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0		2	9	1
Tampa Bay	0	0	0	2	0	1	1	2	X		6	9	0

WP: M. Ekstrom (2-0)
LP: C. Gaudin (0-3)
Like Sabathia in the early game, Sergio Mitre pitched very well, striking out 7 Rays in 5 innings. He allowed two runs on two hits, and walked just one. With the race for the final few spots on the staff heating up, Mitre could be making his case, at least when you listen to Girardi it sure sounds like he is.

“I think Serge could do anything we ask him,” Girardi said. “Last year I think it would have been harder just because, a guy coming off surgery, it’s hard to go back-to-back days. You don’t want to rush him. But I think he’s more equipped to do that this year.” (Source: Chad Jennings)

It wasn't as good of a day for Chad Gaudin, who may have completely knocked himself out of contention for a roster spot. He got knocked around for four runs--three earned--on seven hits and three walks in just 2.1 innings pitched.

On the offensive side of the ball, Curtis Granderson had a perfect day, going 2-for-2. Juan Miranda went 2-for-4 with a home run and an RBI. Jesus Montero doubled in his only at-bat and is now hitting .375 this spring.

AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG Gardner, CF 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 .241 Gonzalez, E, RF 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 Granderson, LF 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 .222 Curtis, LF 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .545 Swisher, DH 3 0 1 1 0 1 2 .320 a-Romine, Au, PH-DH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .182 Posada, C 4 0 1 0 0 2 2 .375 Ibarra, SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 Winn, RF 3 0 0 0 0 1 3 .167 Gorecki, RF-CF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .083 Miranda, 1B 4 1 2 1 0 2 0 .222 Pena, R, 2B 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 .200 Pirela, 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 Laird, 3B 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 .333 Corona, 3B-2B 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 .211 Nunez, E, SS 3 0 0 0 0 1 2 .217 Montero, J, C 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .375 Totals 35 2 9 2 1 9 11 a-Flied out for Swisher in the 7th. BATTING 2B: Montero, J (2, De Los Santos, R). HR: Miranda (1, 4th inning off Niemann, 0 on, 0 out). TB: Gardner; Granderson 2; Curtis; Swisher; Posada; Miranda 5; Montero, J 2. RBI: Swisher (6), Miranda (4). 2-out RBI: Swisher. Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Winn 2; Nunez, E; Gonzalez, E. Team RISP: 2-for-5. Team LOB: 8. BASERUNNING CS: Curtis (1, 2nd base by Ekstrom/Colina, A). FIELDING E: Pirela (1, fielding). DP: (Nunez, E-Corona-Miranda).

IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA Mitre 5.0 2 2 2 1 7 0 3.21 Gaudin (L, 0-3) 2.1 7 4 3 3 1 0 8.68 Sanit 0.2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.00

Tomorrow's Game

The Yankees head to Kissimmee to take on the Astros tomorrow afternoon at 1:05 p.m. Alfredo Aceves starts for the Yankees as he battles for that coveted fifth starter spot. Right-hander Brett Myers will start for the Astros.