Apr

16

Offense Roars in Victory

Posted by M. Patel under Bosox, News 

Alex Rodriguez and Jason VaritekThis is what it is all about. Tonight’s game lasted an astounding 4+ hours and really showcased why our rivalry with the Red Sox is the biggest in sports. The game had thrills and excitement from the get go and both offense’s were potent throughout the night. This obviously means that the pitching wasn’t so great, but the Yanks won and that’s what matters. The Yankees pulled through with an unbelievable 15 runs in a regular 9 inning game! The Red Sox managed to scored 9.

The offensive onslaught began in the first with homers by both Bobby Abreu and A Rod. A Rod’s home run now puts him as the lone person at number 15 on the all-time career list. And he is only 32! It is an amazing accomplishment and it is great to see him do it in pinstripes.

Now back to the game review… The Yanks went out of the first inning with a 3-1 lead over the BoSox. Then the offense got quiet for a couple of innings before having two consecutive four-run innings in the fourth and fifth. We had one more 4-run inning in the eighth and the bottom of the ninth wasn’t necessary since we had the lead already. The team combined for a total of 16 hits and really just bashed the Red Sox pitchers, especially Clay Buchholz,  Julian Tavarez, and Mike Timlin.

That’s not to say that the Red Sox didn’t do some damage themselves either. Sadly Chien-Ming Wang didn’t have another complete game, instead allowing eight runs in four innings before being pulled. It happens to everyone sometimes, especially early in the year, so its nothing to worry about. The way Wang has played so far this year (excluding this game) has been just perfect and he should get back to that excellence in his next start. On the bright side of the Yankee pitching tonight was LaTroy Hawkins, who allowed only one hit in two scoreless innings. He left with the win as well and Brian Bruney picked up the save.

The Yankees take on the Red Sox again tomorrow night and a win there would mean we take sole control of the top spot in the AL East. The game is scheduled for 7:05EST and will be aired on YES. The starters are Mike Mussina and Josh Beckett.

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