Tonight’s win in the finale against the Red Sox wasn’t an easy one to watch. Pitcher’s duels/low scoring games never are. But the end? Pure bliss.
Phil Hughes was superb and I don’t often say that. I’ve never seen him look so good, especially when you consider that Fenway’s been a tough park for him. While it’s true that the team Boston put on the field tonight wasn’t packed with heavy hitters, Hughes got so many swings and misses that it was a thing of beauty.
And Jeter. Wow. We joke about how he’d play on one leg, but that’s what he did – not just play but hit and run and tie the great Willie Mays for hits. Amazing amazing amazing.
And Soriano. Clap clap clap. I’m assuming Cashman isn’t regretting that signing anymore. At all. The fact is, the Yankees wouldn’t be in the mix without Mr. Untuck.
And Nunez. LOL. When I saw his name in the lineup playing shortstop I cringed, having written in last night’s post that I feared it would happen. But he not only played error-less baseball; he showed his offensive talents. I bow down.
Elsewhere, the O’s had yet another stirring walkoff win, but the Yankees answered with a win too. We’re still in first. Whew.
But here’s the really good part: Andy’s coming back! Will he be the pre-injury Andy? Who cares. I trust him to give us everything he’s got and only get stronger with every outing this month. The Yankees are just better with him in the rotation. Period.
Tags: Andy Pettitte, Phil Hughes, Red Sox, Yankees
Yay! A two game winning streak! Now we just need to keep the momentum going.
Jeter — only one hit but he sure picked a great time to get it. That’s Mr. Captain for you. Even when by his standards he has a bad game he always seems to do something important in a big moment. And congrats on moving into a tie for 10th on the all time hit list, Captain!
Now if we could just find a way for the Orioles to lose a ^%%^$$#$# game or two…
Our Captain, our Hero! He always seems to pull it together one way or another, doesn’t he?
I’m here in Tampa Bay, hoping for some wins in this series so the darn Rays fans will shut up. Let’s go Yankees, keep the win train rolling!!!
Last night was great but things are still so scary. I just heard that we were 2 for 34 with runners in scoring position for the series with jeter getting the only hits. Jeter is amazing but lets hope we get a bit better in those situations. I am excited for Tuesday and I hope I’m not expecting something unreasonable from someone who has been out so long. I wish the Price isn’t right tonight and cc is
Two good nights of sleep in a row – those dark circles are fading. Now let’s do to Tampa what Baltimore just did to them while Oakland gives the Os the broom.
You were the first person I thought of when I saw Nunez in the line-up, Jane. I was worried too but he made no errors and got 2 hits. I like him on base – we don’t have too many fast runners with Gardner out. Maybe the next change in The American League will be the inclusion of the designated runner. The batter doesn’t have to run but can still stay in the game for his next at bat. LOL. And, of course, Jeter always has an impact – we didn’t need the second run thanks to Hughes’ great outing (is that the first game where he did not give up a home run?) but insurance runs always help.
I’m nervous about C.C. vs. Price but we’re home and that should help. The weather is supposed to be pretty good but I wish it was going to be hotter…for some reason C.C. seems to pitch better when the temps are close to 90. Anyway…GO YANKEES!!!
Loved seeing Jeter on the field and the Yankees scoring runs and winning sans the long ball. Good stuff. Onward and upward.
Everything about this series is scary, you guys. David Price, the fact that the Yankees don’t hit with RISP, CC’s recent shakiness, but at least we won’t have to listen to those awful cowbells. And in the comfort of the Stadium maybe we’ll hit some evil home runs. I agree with Diane – let’s lobby MLB for the designated runner so Nunez can play without my having to worry about errors!
I’m going to the game tonight, so I will represent all the she-fans who will be rooting along with me. GO YANKEES!
They’re not going gently into that good night, are they? Let’s have some more RAGING against…!!
Isn’t it funny how in baseball, with a 9-man team and pitching being so critical, it so often seems that one guy can carry an entire team. Basketball, hockey, even football can have One Guy carry the ball/load — but it’s just as true in our sport. Jeet is truly a Living Legend, before our very eyes.
Diane, your comments made me laugh (as they often do). Designated runners? Heck — on our 55+ softball team, we have ‘em for every other batter!! Love to see it in MLB, tho’. And your question about wasn’t that Phil’s 1st outing without a HR? Well, no. He did that to Our Gnats in D.C., waay back when…
I’m outa here for a badly needed week of R&R at Atlantic Beach in NC, but will be rootin’ and admirin’ from afar. Go Yanks, indeed. Keep “Raging”!!
Have fun, Freya. You too, Dave.