Why can't every game be like this?

by Travis G on Jul 1, 2009 10:41 PM EDT in Game Recap

Two hours and 17 minutes, Yankees win, two walks, A-Rod hits a(nother) clutch homer and Mo gets a save.

Washburn was good, but Pettitte was better (or perhaps it was just that Seattle's lineup is so poor). The Yanks had one of their best games in years against Washburn, tagging him for four runs in seven innings. Pettitte was stellar: 7 ip, 2 er. What helped immensely were two base-running blunders: Franklin Gutierrez tried to steal second by walking there on a 2-2 pitch, and Wladimir Balentien was picked off first (Pettitte's specialty).

Melky hadn't reached base in 14 PA against Washburn, so of course he homered tonight. The Yanks scored all four runs on longballs: Damon, Melky and A-Rod (following a Tex single).

Yankee batters grounded into three double-plays (two in the first two innings), and went 0-2 with RISP, but scratched across enough runs for the win.

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Awesome game

Loved it. Although I do actually like when games take a while, I’ll take a win in any fashion. If only the O’s could have followed up last night and not decided to be retarded today, we’d only be 1.5 back. Oh well.

by Rumplestiltskin02 on Jul 1, 2009 11:21 PM EDT reply actions

Beautiful game

So nice when Andy is on like this, because he just breezes through the lineup.

In answer to your question, though, all games can’t be like this because too many pitchers like to reach full counts on every single hitter.

I don’t want to name names, but it rhymes with “Moba Maimberlain.”

by New York Sports Jerk on Jul 1, 2009 11:46 PM EDT reply actions

funny one Jerk'

by ReggieARodJeter on Jul 2, 2009 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions

well Joba does give us 5 good innings every time he pitches:) You are right, if he would grow some balls and throw over the plate when he has runners on base he would go further into games. I am liking Hughes in the bullpen.

so now you have

Hughes
Robertson
Bruney
Coke
Aceves
Tomko (most likely DFA once Marte comes back)
Rivera

Not too bad

by BlackandGoldSSgt on Jul 2, 2009 12:08 AM EDT reply actions

speaking of A-Rod...

Hi all— long-time listener, first-time caller.

Before A-Rod hit the homer tonight, he had a hearty meal downstairs in the building I live in, which caused the whole neighborhood to go ga-ga. I shot video of it from my fire escape and uploaded it to youtube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYjb-agAZxo

Brian Cashman is in it too! If you’ve ever wanted to see A-Rod and Cashman from directly overhead, now is your chance. There’s also a part one in which the cops rushed A-Rod into the restaurant with some kind of towel or something over his head, that was weird. Fascinatingly strange afternoon here, glad A-Rod got a big hit tonight.

by 209209 on Jul 2, 2009 1:53 AM EDT reply actions

Nice vid!

Wonder how much the NYY pay the NYPD for police escorts every time he makes a pre-announced public appearance.

by BigSlim on Jul 2, 2009 3:36 AM EDT up reply actions

Thanks for sharing

by Ed Valentine on Jul 2, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions

Also, first-time poster...

Hey, guys.I’ve been following the ‘Alley’ for some time…Don’t you just love it that after the 7th win in a row, there are only four posts here?!…While ten days ago, there were minimum 30 messages after each loss…Misery loves company, I guess!;)

A couple of more victories in a row and no one will even visit the blog.

by GreekPete on Jul 2, 2009 3:12 AM EDT reply actions

just wait until

Joba struggles in a start and receives a loss. That’ll get things going around here again.

by BigSlim on Jul 2, 2009 3:38 AM EDT up reply actions

Greek

Nice to have you! I guess us blogger better hope for some losses then! Actually, I like keeping the folks in a good mood.

by Ed Valentine on Jul 2, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions

Why is Cody Ransom a Yankee and Ramiro Pena in the Minors??? Pena is 10 times better Ransom!!!

by pedro316 on Jul 2, 2009 6:13 AM EDT reply actions

Simple

Not much playing time foe either. The Yanks have decided they want Pena to play every day because it will help his future. They also want him to learn to play the outfield so that he can become a true ‘super utility guy’ for them and be used everywhere. It’s actually a great idea.

by Ed Valentine on Jul 2, 2009 9:34 AM EDT up reply actions

good win last night.....

Andy tamed Ichiro,which was impressive. Sorry to see Pena go to,but it is for the best,he’ll be back. BTW, Molina WILL be back in a week and a half,Cervelli is probably goin’ back next.

by ReggieARodJeter on Jul 2, 2009 11:20 AM EDT reply actions

You don't demote Francisco Cervelli

he demotes you.

by Lord Duggan on Jul 2, 2009 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions

too

had to correct that B4 the Pinstripe Spellcheckers pinched me!

by ReggieARodJeter on Jul 2, 2009 11:21 AM EDT reply actions

woo-hoo

and my boy is starting to hit out the inside pitch——very good sign!!!!

by ReggieARodJeter on Jul 2, 2009 11:25 AM EDT reply actions

Can we make it 8?

I had written ( hoped) that the Yanks would take 5 of 6 from the Mets/Mariners last week. They’ve achieved that. I have tickets for tonight ( weather permitting) and hope I am not a momentum killer( of course, if they lose, I’ll blame my daughter :)
Doesn’t it just drive you crazy how they can look so uninspired 2 weeks ago, and now, crisp, well played baseball?
Great picture of Jeter on the back page of the Daily news today.

by fredny on Jul 2, 2009 11:40 AM EDT reply actions

I agree....

last week, alot of us (me included) felt like the ship was sinking. Still alot of baseball left,but I like what I see.I wonder if Girardi getting ejected or Jeet and Tex’s team meeting lit the fire? Hope they keep it goin. Consistency builds the fear into the other teams in the division. Everyone knows(Boston Tampa) that we are a BIG problem!!!!!———maybe it has showed yet obviously by 0-8….but it ain’t ova!

by ReggieARodJeter on Jul 2, 2009 11:46 AM EDT reply actions