Sabathia (and the Yanks) are rolling

by Travis G on May 19, 2009 10:46 PM EDT in Game Recap

Seven innings, one run, and the seventh straight win. It's all clicking for the Yankees right now.

CC Sabathia allowed a run in the first on two hits, and then proceeded to dominate the Orioles for the remainder of his outing, and was only pulled after the Yanks had built a comfortable lead. Overall, he struck out seven, and just four hitters reached base: three on hits, one via a walk. He threw a fantastic 69 of 105 pitches for strikes.

As we expected, Sabathia is finding his groove after a rocky start - in his last three games, he's allowed just three runs in 24 innings (1.13 ERA) with 20 Ks, six walks, and 12 hits.

A-Rod quickly helped the Yankees rebound after the early deficit, hitting the longest home-run in the short history of the new Yankee Stadium to give the Bombers a 2-1 lead.

It was a close contest until the 7th, when a couple walks, an error, and some key hits increased the Yankee lead to 9-1.

Brian Bruney returned from the DL (in place of the demoted Edwar Ramirez, who still has options) to pitch a perfect inning with a K (topping out at 96 MPH).

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Great Game!

And Holy Moly! That Brooks Baseball Pitch FX thing is nuts! You can find out some crazy stats by pitchers.

LET'S GO BUFFALO!!!!!!

by BenAllen on May 19, 2009 11:59 PM EDT reply actions

yeah

it’s a great tool. take a look at the K-zone. it really shows how inconsistent strike zones can be.

by Travis G on May 20, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions

CC just like last year

had a horrendous April and has turned a corner. Glad to see Bruney back and not skipping a beat. Winning is pretty fun.

by BigSlim on May 20, 2009 12:51 AM EDT reply actions

Id like to know where all

the panicing fair weather Yankee “fans” are now and also all the Red Sux fans criticizing all the money the Yankees spent…..

by FreeBradshaw on May 20, 2009 7:25 AM EDT reply actions

Just a reminder folks

As when the team was scuffling along at or just slightly below .500, it is May not September. A four game losing streak or a 7 game winning streak is to be expected sometime during a season. It’s great to see the team 5 games above .500 for the first time this year. I think the season has great promise. If A-Rod gets hot, then Tex gets better pitches to hit. When the whole lineup and pitching staff are back in place and performing to their capabilities, this team could be one of the great ones. Just rembember there’s a lotta baseball left to be played this season.

"I don't want one of those guys who'll drive in two but let in three every game." Casey Stengel

by tnredneckyankeesfan on May 20, 2009 8:44 AM EDT reply actions

true dat...

but ride the wave while it’s a-rollin’ …

by NumberSeven on May 20, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Hughes tonight

big start for him, team is on a roll, I’m sure he wants to keep it going. showed some grit the last time out against the Twins, even though it wasn’t a quality start. If Wang is ready to come back the next time around the rotation, I really hope Hughes has a good outing. He knows he’ll ( probably) get sent out, and leaving on a positive note will be good for his confidence. He’ll be back.

by fredny on May 20, 2009 11:58 AM EDT reply actions

agreed

ITS NOT SEPTEMBER! so yeah it matters if we win or lose but it dont matter if we r first or last, it matters in september when the division races r close and down to the wire. perfect example: the mets. past 2 yr, lose to the marlins in the last game of the season to lose the division.

by NYY27 on May 20, 2009 2:00 PM EDT reply actions