Mariano Rivera returned to his usual self today by successfully closing out last night’s game against the A’s. Chien-Ming Wang also seems to be back to his ace-like self, going for over seven innings today in which he allowed only one run on seven hits. Jose Veras was sandwiched between the two and successfully pitched two strikes without letting up any runs.
The Yankee offense wasn’t booming but it got the job done, considering the excellent performances by the pitchers. The Yanks ended with three runs on seven hits opposed to only one run by Oakland on eight hits. The first two runs came thanks to A. Rod. and Giambi, both who drove in a run during the first. The last was a solo blast by Melky Cabrera in the ninth that game the Yanks a little breathing room.
Overall a good day with solid play. Later today is game two of the series against the A’s and it too will be at 10:05ESTand aired on YES. Darrell Rasner will make the start against Oakland’s Justin Duchscherer.