Close Game Ends in Loss For Yankees
The Yankees lost in a close one against the White Sox today after Joe Crede drove in a run in the bottom of the ninth, giving the White Sox the go ahead run. Phil Hughes started for the Yankees and only pitched two innings. But, it wasn’t because of bad play this time that he didn’t go into the third. In fact, he pitched well, only giving up no runs and only one hit. The reason he didn’t continue playing was because there was a rain delay and Joe Girardi decided not to put Hughes back in after a 51-minute rain delay.
Instead of Hughes, Ross Ohlendorf and LaTroy Hawkins pitched a couple of innings each. Ohlendorf had a rough night, allowing five runs, while surprisingly Hawkins only allowed one. Farnsworth relieved and Joba Chamberlain pitched the last inning and some. Joba ended up taking the loss after Crede hit the game winning single off of him. Definitely no worries though, as this is only the fourth run Joba has allowed in his 20+ innings pitched in the majors.
Tonight’s offense was ok, with nine hits and six runs by the Yankees. It could be better, but it could also be worse. Also, Alex Rodriguez was out again (Morgan Ensberg took his spot.)
Tonight’s game was the last of a three game series with the Chicago White Sox. Next up are the Cleveland Indians, in what will be a rematch of last year’s infamous ALDS. Andy Pettitte will take on Paul Byrd. The game is scheduled for 7:05EST.
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