Apr
18
Tough Start For Hughes
Posted by M. Patel under News
Phil Hughes has now dropped to 0-3 after a loss to the Orioles today. He pitched 5.1 innings and allowed 5 runs and 9 hits. On the bright side he showed better command than in his first two outings. The hits he allowed weren’t anything big, the Orioles are just playing great fundamental baseball at this point. We must keep in mind that Hughes is the youngest pitcher in the majors and just because he has lost a few games doesn’t mean that he is a failure. He will have plenty of chances and he has already shown improvement. On top of that the Yankees are still on the coattails of being in 1st in the AL East, so there is no worry. Just remember it could be worse. Look at the Tigers or Indians if you need an example, or even where the Yanks were last year come May. The season is far from over even if these loses may be disappointing.
Ok, that’s enough for my rant. Back to the game: after Hughes was taken out LaTroy Hawkins came in and gave up three runs in less than an inning before being taken out as well. Looks like he didn’t carry over the momentum from his performance against the Red Sox a couple of nights ago. Edwar Ramirez pitched the final 2+ innings for the Yanks. He looked pretty good out there allowing no only 1 hit and striking out 3.
The Yankee offense had a measly night, scoring only two runs. One was due to an error by the Orioles and the other was a home run by Chad Mueller in the 7th. It wasn’t enough to overcome the 8 runs the Orioles put up. 7 of the 8 runs came in the sixth and the amazing thing about that was most of the hits were just singles. The O’s played it safe as they have all year long so far and it is paying off.
The Yanks will take on Baltimore again tomorrow at 7:05EST. The game will be aired on YES as our other young pitcher, Ian Kennedy, takes on Brian Burres.
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