Apr

7

Mussina Leads Yanks to Victory

Posted by M. Patel under News, Players 

The Yankees beat the Rays today, ending the 4 game series with 2 wins and 2 losses. Mike Mussina started and had a wonderful day, pitching 6 innings and allowing only 2 hits/1 run. With this win Moose tied Bob Gibson on the all time wins list. He used a variety of pitches and was able to get some nice outs. Reliving Mussina were Brian Bruney and Kyle Farnsworth. Both pitched an inning of hitless ball before making way for LaTroy Hawkins, who would close. Hawkins allowed one hit, but ended the ninth without giving up any runs. He left with the W.

On the other side of the ball things finally seem to be picking up. The Yankees scored 6 runs today and combined for a total of 11 hits. Bobby Abreu had a great night, going 3 for 3 including a home run off of Jason Hammel.

The biggest news of the day was probably Derek Jeter (although Mussina’s day was big too.) Jeter left before the third inning after feeling something in his leg. It had been bothering him last Sunday, so he didn’t want to take any chances last night. An MRI later revealed that it was a minor strain, meaning Jeter won’t be placed of the DL, although he may miss a few days. And with that the ‘A Rod to shortstop?’ question began…

It is possible since we now have Ensberg, who used to play 3rd base for the Astros. If it happens it probably won’t be a big deal (atleast to me), since Jeter should be returning in a week or two.

The Yankees will head out to Kansas to play the Royals next. The game is at 4:10 EST tomorrow and it will be aired on YES. We will get to see Phil Hughes start again, this time against Brian Bannister.

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