The Yankees lost today against the Blue Jays. It was a little earlier for a first loss than I had hoped for, but Toronto’s pitchers really should be given the credit they deserve. They pitched a great game, striking out seven and allowing only two runs on seven hits. The Yankees lost 5-2. Guess who was responsible for the two runs on our end. It was none other than the $275 million dollar man, Alex Rodriguez. He has picked up right where he left off at the end of last season with another good game today. The two runs came off a homer in the bottom of the seventh (Abreu was the man on base.)
On the other side of the ball, Moose struggled. You can expect the questions as to whether he will be able to hold a spot in the rotation to begin. Mussina pitched for 5.2 innings, allowing eight hits and four runs. I think it is still too early to judge him on the year, so I won’t say anything drastic at this point. Hawkins came in to relieve and allowed the other run. Farnsworth and Olendorf both pitched a scoreless inning each after that.
Tomorrow is game three against the Blue Jays. The game will be on YES at 7:05 EST. Phil Hughes will start for the Pinstripes and Dustin McGowan for the Blue Jays.