Jeter returned to the lineup last night, after missing the last 2 games with a sprained right hand.
..just when you think there's a chance to start fielding a healthy lineup,the Yanks lose another guy.ucking:
Mariano Rivera's missed the last 2 games due to back spasms,and A-Rod was sent back to the hotel yesterday with a stomach virus..causing him to miss his 1st game of the season.
Even with all the recent health issues,the Yankees sport the Major's best record of 8-2 over the last 10 games.
Giambi hit a 2-run shot in the sixth inning,which gives him 15 on the year.
"Captain Clutch" drove in the game winning RBI in the 9th.He went 3-4,and now has 40 RBI's.
Yankees had 4 backups in the starting lineup yesterday..also,starter Wang picked up his 1st save.He was forced to make an appearance,due to their banged up bullpen.
Big Unit struck out 8,over 71/3 innings.
Bernie drove in 3 runs.
Damon came through with a lead-off HR in the 10th.He went 3 for 5 last night.
and another big rbi from the captain, if he's overrated that's ok with me. he seems to contribute to every game he plays. that's why stats can't tell his story. how many years has he played on a losing team??? this is no coincidence; the man's a winna
Moose struck out 8 last night.He's now tied for 9th place with Jack Morris,on the All-Time strikeout list.The win bumped his season record to 8-1.
Yankees also established a new franchise record for consecutive games with double-digit hits(12).The old record was 11,set in the month ofMay,1937.
Over the course of those 12 games...the record was set without the likes of Matsui,Jeter,Sheffield,Giambi,A-Rod,Damon & Posada in the lineup.All missed at least one start; and still,this team managed to break the record which was set more than 1/2 a Century ago.."Wicked Owwwwsome" for sure! :missingte
"The Giambino" hit a 3 run shot off the face of the upper-deck.
This Red Sux outfielder watches Andy Phillip's 3 run homer leave the paak,in the 2nd inning.
Beckett get's the "Bronx Cheer" after lasting an inning and a third. :cryingcry
After missing the last 4 games with back problems...Rivera returned,to mop up in the 9th. :thumbsup2: