Yankees lose to the Jays as they squander many chances

The New York Yankees lost to the Toronto Blue Jays by the score of 5-3 tonight.  The story of the game was all the missed chances the Yankees had.  They had bases loaded and no outs and didn't score and in the eighth inning had bases loaded and one out and couldn't score with Derek Jeter and Nick Swisher up.  The one concern for the Yankees right now is that if they don't hit homeruns they don't score runs.  Freddy Garcia didn't have his best stuff but battled through five innings and gave them a chance to win the game. 

Garcia walked five guys and that was his main problem, the control.  He did strike out six and only gave up three runs.  Dave Robertson had a chance to get out of the sixth inning with the score only 3-2 Jays but he made a throwing error into centerfield and the Jays scored twice that inning to take a 5-2 lead.  The Yankees only managed to score one more run on Robinson Cano's second solo homerun of the game.  It was his eighth of the season. 

The Yankees remain in first place by three games in the loss column over the Tampa Bay Rays and four over the Jays.  The Red Sox continue to struggle at 11-14 although they have played a lot better lately.  The Yankees and Jays will play game two of three tomorrow afternoon.  A.J. Burnett will make the start. 

Yankees vs. Blue Jays-Game 23

The New York Yankees will begin a three game series with the Toronto Blue Jays tonight.  It is a 7:05 game from the Bronx.  Freddy Garcia makes the start against Ricky Romero.  Here ate quick notes and the lineup.
Yanks lineup:Derek Jeter, Nick Swisher, Mark Teixeira, Alex Rodriguez, Robinson Cano, Andruw Jones(dh), Curtis Granderson, Russell Martin, Brett Gardner.
Francisco Cervelli is back, he will be activated before the game.  Gustavo Molina will be sent down to AAA.
Robinson Cano and Arod were the first two out today for early BP according to Jack Curry.  That isn't a coincidence.
Freddy Garcia will try and make it seven straight quality games for the Yankee starters.  They have been very good so far and the bullpen not as good as thought.  If the bullpen gets going watch out.

Yankees vs. White Sox-They go for the split

The Yankees and White Sox play game four of their four game series tonight.  The Sox won the first two and the Yankees won last night.  Here are some notes and the lineup.
Yanks lineup:Curtis Grandson, Nick Swisher, Robinson Cano, Alex Rodriguez, Eric Chavez(1b), Russell Martin, Forge Posada, Brett Gardner, Eduardo Nunez(ss).  C.C. Sabathia vs. Edwin Jackson is the pitching matchup.
Phil Hughes will head to St. Louis on Monday to see the specialist.  Hopefully they will figure it out then.
Brian Cashman said they will look at video of Kevin Millwood before they decide what to do with him.
Enjoy the game at 7 on the YES Network.

Yankees defeat White Sox behind Bartolo Colon

The New York Yankees defeated the Chicago White Sox last night by the score of 3-1.  Bartolo Colon continues to impress pitching eight innings giving up one run, walking one and striking out seven.  It was his longest outing since 2007.  Mariano Rivera pitched a 1-2-3 ninth for his eighth save of the season.  He had blown his two previous save oppurtunities but looked like his usual self in this one. 

The offense didn't do much again but Robinson Cano hit a first inning three run homerun and it stood up.  Derek Jeter had a hit as he continues his march towards 3,000 hits.  Mark Teixeira left the game early due to a sore shoulder, he injured it diving for a ball on Tuesday but should be ok to go tonight.  The two teams will play the last game of a four game series tonight weather permitting. 

The Yankees got some news on Phil Hughes but it still isn't conclusive.  He may have thoracic outlet syndrome which is a circulatory problem.  He is going to head out to St. Louis and see a specialist and if he does have it for sure they will start a treatment program and it isn't known how long he will be out but he won't be back anytime soon. 

According to Elias of Colons 26 strikeouts more then half of them have been called(14).  His ball just moves so well that it looks like a ball and freezes the hitter.  The other thing about him is he has great control.  Yankees starters have held their opponent to one run or less in their last four games which is good for a 0.95 ERA during that stretch.  The offense is struggling right now but the important thing is the pitching.  If the Yankees get good pitching for most of the year they are going to win most of their games. 

Rivera has a save or win in each of the Yankees nine home games.  It is the fifth time in his career he has had eight saves before April 30th, he has never had more then eight.  Cano has homered in back-to-back games and four of his last five at home.  Francisco Cervelli is with Scranton Wilkes Barre AAA and went 1-4 last night, he is scheduled to catch again today and may be back over the weekend or next week. 

C.C. Sabathia makes the start for the Yankees tonight. 

Yankees offense mostly silent again as they lose to White Sox

The Yankees were able to score a couple of runs in tonights game.  They were on two solo homeruns by Robinson Cano and Brett Gardner.  Ivan Nova pitched a great 6 1/3 innings for the longest outing of his short career but Rafael Soriano gave up a two run homerun in the eighth inning to Paul Konerko and Brent Lillibridge becamse a household name.  Lillibridge made two game saving catches in the ninth off of A-rod and Cano that you have to see to believe. 

Arod hit the ball to the wall and he caught it as he was crashing into the wall and then the Cano catch was even better as he dove for a sinking tailing liner down the line that would of won the game for the Yankees and brought pie to the face of Cano.  The Yankees became the last team in baseball to lose two in a row. 

The Yankees are now 12-8 on the season and still in first place in the AL East by three games in the loss column.  It has been a tough two games but this one they feel they should of won and you just have to congratulate the White Sox because that kid who was a pinch runner in the eighth inning made two great catches. 

The two teams will play game three of four tomorrow night with Bartolo Colon on the mound.