Three Straight Wins: Yankees 10, A's 3
by Frank Campagnola on Jun 1, 2011 1:12 AM EDT
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PrintThis is the kind of game that I love to write about. I have no reason to complain about Joe Girardi, the offense was clicking, and the pitching held up. The Yankees took hold of this game in the first inning and never looked back on their way to a third straight victory.
Freddy Garcia tossed seven innings of relatively solid work. He got hit hard a bit, but its very difficult to complain about the results. At this point in his career, Garcia is the definition of a back of the rotation starter. With that in mind, it's hard to complain about the way he pitched tonight.
Garcia's final line: 7 innings, 9 hits, 2 walks, 5 strikeouts and 3 runs. Amazingly enough, this outing raised his ERA from 3.26 to 3.34.
Luis Ayala replaced Garcia in the 8th and pitched a perfect frame. Lance Pendleton came on in the 9th to finish the game.
On to the offense.
Now the fun begins. The Yanks scored 10 runs on 12 hits. When a team scores 10 runs, you'd expect some big innings. However, tonight was not the case, as the Yanks scored runs in five different innings.
Curtis Granderson's 1st inning homer gave the Yanks a 2-0 lead. Later, A-Rod's RBI single in the 3rd inning increased the lead 3-0. Granderson's 4th inning single knocked in two runs to make the score 5-1. In the 5th, Robinson Cano's long homer made it 7-1. In the sixth, A-Rod's single plated two, and Mark Teixeira apparently "stole" home to give the Yanks their 10th and final run.
Derek Jeter, Curtis Granderson, and Alex Rodriguez all had multi-hit days. Granderson and Cano both hit home runs, their 17th and 11th homers of the year, respectively. Tex, Nick Swisher and Andruw Jones also pitched in with a hit and a walk apiece.
Of the starters, only Brett Gardner and Russell Martin failed to walk or get a hit. On days like this, someone always fails to get an invitation.
And, I saved the best for last. The Red Sox lost today, giving the Yankees sole possession of first place in the American League East.
Tomorrow, A.J. Burnett will take the hill to try and complete a sweep of Oakland's new Big 3.
Play of the Game: The Grandy Man's first inning homer.
Comment of the Game: Nominate them. There were a lot of funny ones tonight, and there's no way I could single out just one.
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There's always room for Girardi bashinggg
I didn’t like the way he was chewing those Sunflower Seeds. Very un-clutch mouth movement!
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Jun 1, 2011 1:17 AM EDT reply actions
sunflower seeds?
He should’ve chewed gum. Fire him.
by long time listener on Jun 1, 2011 1:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Agreed!
I want my manager putting the right things in his mouth. Like some delicious sausage from Duggan’s House of Sausage!
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Jun 1, 2011 1:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Duggan's House of Sausage: now using only rooster in all its chicken sausage!
That’s right, get the only cock sausage in town. Duggan’s House of Sausage: Cock-a-doodle-YUM!
by long time listener on Jun 1, 2011 1:26 AM EDT up reply actions
I also would've accepted Cock-a-doodle-delicious!
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Jun 1, 2011 1:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Hmmm, good point!
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Jun 1, 2011 1:34 AM EDT up reply actions
It would be nice to see the Yankees win their fourth in a row tomorrow
Seems like they have not done that yet this year…
Oh, PSA.
I love you sometimes.
It's like being a huge fan of winning, which we do, relentlessly.
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Jun 1, 2011 1:22 AM EDT reply actions
This day has been rather daffy, to say the least.
Crouching moron, hidden smarta**
Optimism, pessimism, F*CK THAT; we're gonna make it happen. As God as my bloody witness, I'm hell-bent on making it work.
"I didn't really say half of the things i've said."
We don't need to talk about those times.
It's like being a huge fan of winning, which we do, relentlessly.
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Jun 1, 2011 1:26 AM EDT up reply actions
You're into the Guinness, aren't you?
I know my scotch has given me a happy buzz right about now…
by waw on Jun 1, 2011 1:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Actually, the cupcakes have to wait till tomorrow, because I don't have any.
It’s Newcastle for tonight.
It's like being a huge fan of winning, which we do, relentlessly.
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Jun 1, 2011 1:30 AM EDT up reply actions
I love Public Service Announcements sometimes as well!
As well as Perfect Sunny Afternoons!
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Jun 1, 2011 1:25 AM EDT up reply actions
Cue strolling music.
Crouching moron, hidden smarta**
Optimism, pessimism, F*CK THAT; we're gonna make it happen. As God as my bloody witness, I'm hell-bent on making it work.
"I didn't really say half of the things i've said."
You never fail me, my man.
Crouching moron, hidden smarta**
Optimism, pessimism, F*CK THAT; we're gonna make it happen. As God as my bloody witness, I'm hell-bent on making it work.
"I didn't really say half of the things i've said."
Why thank you!
I bet Duggan will like that too!
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Jun 1, 2011 1:34 AM EDT up reply actions
the only other Moody Blues song I know is "Your Wildest Dreams"
That song is one of my favorites in genre only I keep track of: songs that sound/feel upbeat, but the lyrics are actually quite sad.
by long time listener on Jun 1, 2011 2:05 AM EDT up reply actions
I knew Knights in White Satin
Though I didn’t know it was a Moody Blues song. I didn’t know yours, IGYAR.
by long time listener on Jun 1, 2011 2:22 AM EDT up reply actions
though listening to it
It seems to touch on many of the same themes as “Your Wildest Dreams.” I love that 80s music video vibe, though.
by long time listener on Jun 1, 2011 2:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh yeah. Classic 80's vid vibe!
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Jun 1, 2011 2:27 AM EDT up reply actions
80s music is so happy
Even though I’m more of a metal guy, I have to admit I always have an 80s station programmed into my car radio.
by waw on Jun 1, 2011 2:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Of that genre, my favourite is Dinosaur Jr.'s Feel The Pain
I have another friend who used to keep track of this genre, so unless you’re Canadian, that makes two of you, haha.
The idiot formerly known as pkyankeefan! Now in Technicolour!
by Hasan Paliwala on Jun 1, 2011 2:40 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I am defintely not Canadian
I’ll have to check out Dinosaur Jr.
by long time listener on Jun 1, 2011 2:44 AM EDT up reply actions
OR
You could just Walk The Dinosaur
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Jun 1, 2011 2:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Here you go
Feel the Pain – Spike Jonze doesn’t hurt either
The idiot formerly known as pkyankeefan! Now in Technicolour!
by Hasan Paliwala on Jun 1, 2011 6:17 AM EDT up reply actions
How about long walks on the beach?
Contributing writer for Pinstripe Alley.
I believe in the Church of Baseball.
- Annie Savoy
You go through The Sporting News for the last 100 years, and you will find two things are always true. You never have enough pitching, and nobody ever made money.
- Donald Fehr
by Frank Campagnola on Jun 1, 2011 1:26 AM EDT up reply actions
You’re putting that on your list, aren’t you?
Crouching moron, hidden smarta**
Optimism, pessimism, F*CK THAT; we're gonna make it happen. As God as my bloody witness, I'm hell-bent on making it work.
"I didn't really say half of the things i've said."
Lulz.
It's like being a huge fan of winning, which we do, relentlessly.
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Jun 1, 2011 1:36 AM EDT up reply actions
I vote that I win COG
because I am a self-righteous bastard
Unless you're a pitcher or Gustavo Molina, kindly SWING THE BAT and ignore the Binder's bunt signal.
I vote that you win too
Because I like to reward ambition and self-promotion.
by long time listener on Jun 1, 2011 1:34 AM EDT up reply actions
some have said that I am the A-Rod of PSA… in that I am a selfish player and care only about individual stats
Unless you're a pitcher or Gustavo Molina, kindly SWING THE BAT and ignore the Binder's bunt signal.
It’s because you only post good comments when everyone else has already posted a hundred good comments.
by long time listener on Jun 1, 2011 1:36 AM EDT up reply actions
So you’re the most overrated commenter?
Contributing writer for Pinstripe Alley.
I believe in the Church of Baseball.
- Annie Savoy
You go through The Sporting News for the last 100 years, and you will find two things are always true. You never have enough pitching, and nobody ever made money.
- Donald Fehr
by Frank Campagnola on Jun 1, 2011 1:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Some say I'm the Derek Jeter of PSA
In that I’m a True PSAer!
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Jun 1, 2011 1:39 AM EDT up reply actions
I am the GGBG of PSA
In that I am unfairly platooned when the thread is started by mediocre left-handed writers
by waw on Jun 1, 2011 1:42 AM EDT up reply actions
It’s because you can’t bunt.
Crouching moron, hidden smarta**
Optimism, pessimism, F*CK THAT; we're gonna make it happen. As God as my bloody witness, I'm hell-bent on making it work.
"I didn't really say half of the things i've said."
I'm Colon of PSA
Just because, I have one.
Crouching moron, hidden smarta**
Optimism, pessimism, F*CK THAT; we're gonna make it happen. As God as my bloody witness, I'm hell-bent on making it work.
"I didn't really say half of the things i've said."
I’ll throw my hat in the circle, since I kinda started the waldman/hawk onomatopoeia
Crouching moron, hidden smarta**
Optimism, pessimism, F*CK THAT; we're gonna make it happen. As God as my bloody witness, I'm hell-bent on making it work.
"I didn't really say half of the things i've said."
Think of the children.
It's like being a huge fan of winning, which we do, relentlessly.
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Jun 1, 2011 1:47 AM EDT up reply actions
I can't believe I actually sat and read through what I missed in the game threads.
You are all sick and demented. (I’m looking at you, Y2 and LTL!)
Why I ever thought I missed yo’ stanky arses is beyond me!
Now, excuse ne while I scrub my brain.
To the asshat that hit me: thanks for the broken arm. ...Fucker.
by noonoo on Jun 1, 2011 2:39 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
As a matter of fact, it does.
Shinyyyyyyyyy!
To the asshat that hit me: thanks for the broken arm. ...Fucker.
by noonoo on Jun 1, 2011 2:45 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I thought you'd like it!
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Jun 1, 2011 2:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Always!
To the asshat that hit me: thanks for the broken arm. ...Fucker.
by noonoo on Jun 1, 2011 2:50 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
You gonna buy it?
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Jun 1, 2011 2:54 AM EDT up reply actions
That comment was…bleag. Shudders*
To the asshat that hit me: thanks for the broken arm. ...Fucker.
by noonoo on Jun 1, 2011 2:57 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I refuse to answer.
I don’t want my brain to go there again.
To the asshat that hit me: thanks for the broken arm. ...Fucker.
by noonoo on Jun 1, 2011 12:12 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
So whats the story with Tex stealing home?
Its what Yahoo says happened, but the recap makes it sound like bs.
A-Rod was running on the play and they had him caught in a run down.
Tex ran home while they were trying to tag A-Rod out, and they decided to try to get him at the plate and failed, so he and A-Rod were both safe and were both given stolen bases.
It's like being a huge fan of winning, which we do, relentlessly.
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Jun 1, 2011 3:53 AM EDT up reply actions
but how could this be?
Mark teixeira is the fastest man alive! Has ggbg scored from first on a popup to second? No! Tex just huffed and puffed his way home, ardo stole while the a’s were impressed by tex’s skillz
Lance Pendleton's biggest fan.
by ZigKitsune on Jun 1, 2011 4:41 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
We won?
Teh Binder = Facepalm___Pinstripe Alley Glossary
.....................YANKEES.......................
Oh,ok
Teh Binder = Facepalm___Pinstripe Alley Glossary
.....................YANKEES.......................
None of the Yankee runs counted
Because the HRs were hit on breaking balls, and Granderson kept getting hits instead of bunting like a good team player. It was disgusting, really.
by waw on Jun 1, 2011 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
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