Interesting twists tonight. Obviously Hughes is starting. Wang was announced that he will miss a start from the split nail. (Igawa will fill the spot this turn.) He'll be reevaluated later in the week. Abreu is leading off tonight. Damon met with chiropractor 3 times in the past day and a half. He claims he now feels good, and that he's ready to help the team turn it around. Joe called George to thank him for the vote of confidence. He also had a different demeanor in the pregame interview. He seems a little more comfortable. Maybe he really needed to hear George has his back? (I really hope that sparks this team.) Murcer is in the booth!!! Welcome back BOBBY!!! Let's go Yanks!
Starting Lineup: Abreu RF Jeter SS Giambi DH (I like this move) ARod 3B Matsui LF (This one too!) Posada C Cano 2B Cabrera CF Mienky 1B
Hughes is pitching a gem! Through 4 innings, no hits, 3 strike outs, 2 BB, and ONLY 43 PITCHES! on a side note, he has faced the minimum number of batters through 4 innings
Phil Hughes def reminds me of a younger Roger Clemens. Oh and I'm kinda new to the board but have been around reading post for the last year. Glad to be here. Go Yanks
First Inning Kenny Lofton - Walk Michael Young - Ground Into Double Play (6-4-3) Mark Texiera - Strike Out Looking (on a change) Second Inning Victor Diaz - Stike Out Swinging (on a curve) Hank Blalock - Walk Ian Kinsler - Ground Into Double Play (5-4-3) Third Inning Brad Wilkerson - Strikes Out Looking (on a fastball) Nelson Cruz - Ground Out (1-3) Garald Laird - Ground Out (6-3) Fourth Inning Kenny Lofton - Ground Out (1-3) Michael Young - Ground Out (6-3) Mark Texiera - Ground Out (4-3) FifthInning Victor Diaz - Ground Out (4-3) Hank Blalock - Fly Out to Left (F7) Ian Kinsler - Walk Brad Wilkerson - Strike Out Swinging (on a fastball) 63 pitches through 5 innings, 40 strikes (64%)
Man, what the hell is ARod's OBP up to at this point? He's getting on base AT LEAST twice every game. Even when he isn't hitting homers, he's having GREAT at-bats.
Thanks man. I am stuck listening to the Texas Broadcasters because of mlb.tv. I go to school in mass haha. From what I can see, Hughes is just filthy tonight...I want the yankees to get out when they bat so i can just watch this kid pitch. Its very exciting.
