Apr

14

Cano Leads Yanks to Victory

Posted by M. Patel under News 

Tonight’s game against the Rays was not only great since we won, but it also had some history to it. Alex Rodriguez hit a home run in the first which now puts him at 521, tied with greats Ted Williams and Willie McCovey. It was a special moment for A. Rod. and he is obviously very happy about it as are us Yankee fans. Today’s game was just filled with homers, with four by the Yanks and three by the Rays. Among these was Robinson Cano’s pinch-hit home run, which gave the Yanks the lead in the eighth.

The game had been tied after Tampa dominated the bullpen in the seventh with three blasts. Ian Kennedy played into the seventh today and for the first time this regular season he looked good. He allowed 8 hits, but only three runs and he struck out 4. He left the game wobbling in the 7th after being hit by a line drive. It doesn’t look like anything too serious though, so that’s good.

Mariano Rivera came in to close the game and successfully did so, pitching 1.1 innings of shutout ball. He got the save and Brian Bruney got the win. Overall a good day, except for the bullpen.

Next up are the Rays again at 7:10EST tomorrow. The game will be aired on YES as Andy Pettitte takes on Edwin Jackson.

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