New York Yankees 4 - Toronto Blue Jays 1

by Lord Duggan on Jul 16, 2011 9:00 PM EDT in Game Recap

Mood Music - One Big Holiday by My Morning Jacket

CC Sabathia is starting to make it look way too easy. With another dominant outing (8 IP - 1 ER), the hefty lefty put the Yankees on his back yet again. He has now given up two runs in his last five starts, spanning 39.2 innings.

Offensively, the Yankees were able to build up the pitch count of Toronto starter Ricky Romero, chasing him from the game after only five innings. Brett Gardner continued his hot hitting with a 3-4 night, Derek Jeter hit two singles, and Andruw Jones will now be platooned to only appear in games against the Blue Jays.

In the ninth inning, Mariano Rivera locked down his 23rd save of the season, but a few bloop singles and long at bats forced him into throwing 28 pitches. Every time that he has to throw that many pitches in an inning, I get terrified that his 41 year old body will wake up sore and we'll see more of Boone Logan and Luis Ayala in big spots.

Hopefully The Great Rivera got lots of rest over the All Star Break. I have a feeling he's going to need it.

Play of the Game: Sabathia announced as today's starting pitcher.

Comment of the Game: Q-TDSK

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Well......this is some recap

"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"

by I'mGivingYouARaise on Jul 16, 2011 9:17 PM EDT reply actions

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by TheRealSlimShady on Jul 16, 2011 9:24 PM EDT reply actions

Troll

Go Yankees and Fuck Boston!

Fuck Sergio Mitre!

by Xavier10 on Jul 16, 2011 9:29 PM EDT reply actions

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CALL UP JESUS MONTERO!

by nyyrocks29 on Jul 16, 2011 9:39 PM EDT reply actions

we need a small version of this or another

queue’d up for days like today

Remember when I was Lance Pendleton's biggest fan? Back to reality.

by ZigKitsune on Jul 16, 2011 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions

This is the game I don't see?? of course

I watch the two games of Mitre and suck and i miss this one

by jetanumba2 on Jul 16, 2011 9:47 PM EDT reply actions

out?

Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows

by Rorschach44 on Jul 16, 2011 10:03 PM EDT reply actions

Man, I spend a day outside for a change and miss all the fun

by Branta on Jul 16, 2011 10:12 PM EDT reply actions

I believe there is a hidden message in this recap

If you read closely, you’ll find where the Holy Grail is hidden. Hint: it’s not behind the door that says “HOLY GRAIL NOT HERE!”

by long time listener on Jul 16, 2011 10:13 PM EDT reply actions

The first letter in each line spells out "Mofm"

I think that makes it pretty obvious where it is.

Just a normal soccer-loving, cricket blog-writing American.

by MattF15 on Jul 16, 2011 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions

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Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows

by Rorschach44 on Jul 16, 2011 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Montero is 1-3 with a 300 foot single and two seven-pitch walks. He now has nine walks in his last thirteen games, has his BB% back up near his career rate, and has been a ton more patient and selective at the plate. Huge second half coming.

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by Lord Duggan on Jul 16, 2011 10:23 PM EDT reply actions