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Game #162 - New York Yankees @ Boston Red Sox

anaconda — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:16:13 -0000

NEW YORK YANKEES

Brett Gardner, CF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Jason Giambi, DH
Xavier Nady, DH
Ivan Rodriguez, C
Wilson Betemit, 3B
Cody Ransom, SS
Melky Cabrera, RF
Juan Miranda, 1B

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
Sidney Ponson	4-4	15	14	0	0	0	0	74.0	95	52	51	11	32	28	6.20	1.72

BOSTON RED SOX

Coco Crisp, CF
Alex Cora, SS
Chris Carter, DH
Jeff Bailey, LF
Sean Casey, 1B
Jed Lowrie, 3B
Jonathan Van Every, RF
Kevin Cash, C
Gil Velazquez, 2B

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
Tim Wakefield	10-11	29	29	1	0	0	0	176.0	152	89	83	25	60	114	4.24	1.20

PREGAME NOTES:

Yanks have won 9 of their last 10 and 12 of their last 14. Yanks now lead the season series 9-8.

Sidney Ponson is a lifetime 3-13, 6.95 ERA, 1.80 WHIP in 22 starts against the Red Sox.

Tim Wakefield is a lifetime 10-17, 5.14 ERA, 1.45 WHIP in 48 games (31 starts) against the Yanks.

Red Sock hitters vs. Ponson can be viewed here. Yanks' hitters vs. Wakefield can be viewed here.

Moose finally wins 20

anaconda — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 21:25:49 -0000

Congratulations to Mike Mussina on becoming the oldest player in MLB history to win 20 games in a season for the first time in his career.

Poll

Did Mike Mussina pitch his last game as a Yankee?

Yes

72 votes

No

133 votes

205 votes | Poll has closed

Game #161 - New York Yankees @ Boston Red Sox

anaconda — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:06:30 -0000

NEW YORK YANKEES

Brett Gardner, CF
Johnny Damon, LF
Bobby Abreu, RF
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Jason Giambi, 1B
Xavier Nady, DH
Robinson Cano, 2B
Cody Ransom, SS
Jose Molina, C

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
Mike Mussina	19-9	33	33	0	0	0	0	194.1	211	85	75	17	29	147	3.47	1.23

BOSTON RED SOX

Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
Dustin Pedroia, 2B
David Ortiz, DH
Kevin Youkilis, 3B
J.D. Drew, RF
Jason Bay, LF
Mark Kotsay, 1B
Jed Lowrie, SS
Jason Varitek, C

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
Daisuke Matsuzaka	18-2	28	28	0	0	0	0	163.2	124	55	51	11	92	149	2.80	1.32

PREGAME NOTES:

Yanks have won 8 of their last 9 and 11 of their last 13. Season series between these teams are now tied 8-8.

Mike Mussina is trying to become the oldest player to ever win 20 games in a season.

Mussina is a lifetime 20-17, 3.71 ERA, 1.23 WHIP in 56 starts against the Red Sox. He is 1-2, 4.57 ERA, 1.25 WHIP in 3 starts against them in 2008.

Daisuke Matsuzaka is a lifetime 3-1, 6.30 ERA, 1.57 WHIP against the Yanks. He is 1-0, 7.20 ERA, 2.20 WHIP in one start against them in 2008.

Red Sock hitters vs. Moose can be viewed here. Yanks' hitters vs. Matsuzaka can be viewed here.

Game #161 - New York Yankees @ Boston Red Sox (Postponed)

anaconda — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:23:31 -0000

NEW YORK YANKEES

Brett Gardner, CF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Jason Giambi, DH
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Xavier Nady, LF
Ivan Rodriguez, C
Cody Ransom, SS
Jose Molina, 1B
Melky Cabrera, RF

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
Sidney Ponson	4-4	15	14	0	0	0	0	74.0	95	52	51	11	32	28	6.20	1.72

BOSTON RED SOX

Mark Kotsay, 1B
Jed Lowrie, 3B
David Ortiz, DH
Dustin Pedroia, 2B
Chris Carter, LF
Jason Varitek, C
Jeff Bailey, RF
Jonathan Van Every, CF
Gil Velazquez, SS

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
Daisuke Matsuzaka	18-2	28	28	0	0	0	0	163.2	124	55	51	11	92	149	2.80	1.32

PREGAME NOTES:

Yanks have won 8 of their last 9 and 11 of their last 13. Season series between these teams are now tied 8-8.

Derek Jeter has now been shutdown for the rest of the season with a sore left hand.

Sidney Ponson is a lifetime 3-13, 6.95 ERA, 1.80 WHIP in 22 starts against the Red Sox. WTF is the reason for starting this guy?

Daisuke Matsuzaka is a lifetime 3-1, 6.30 ERA, 1.57 WHIP against the Yanks. He is 1-0, 7.20 ERA, 2.20 WHIP in one start against them in 2008.

Red Sock hitters vs. Ponson can be viewed here. Yanks' hitters vs. Matsuzaka can be viewed here.

GAME HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN: Nothing like a doubleheader on the last day of the season.

Game #160 - New York Yankees @ Boston Red Sox

anaconda — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:51:21 -0000

NEW YORK YANKEES

Johnny Damon, LF
Derek Jeter, SS
Bobby Abreu, DH
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Jason Giambi, 1B
Xavier Nady, DH
Robinson Cano, 2B
Chad Moeller, C
Brett Gardner, CF

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
Alfredo Aceves	1-0	5	3	0	0	0	0	26.0	20	4	4	2	6	15	1.38	1.00

BOSTON RED SOX

Jacoby Ellsbury, RF
Jed Lowrie, SS
Mike Lowell, DH
Kevin Youkilis, 3B
Mark Kotsay, RF
Jason Bay, LF
Sean Casey, 1B
Kevin Cash, C
Gil Velazquez, 2B

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
Daisuke Matsuzaka	18-2	28	28	0	0	0	0	163.2	124	55	51	11	92	149	2.80	1.32

PREGAME NOTES:

Yanks have won 7 of their last 8 and 10 of their last 12.

The Red Sox hold an 8-7 edge over the Yanks on the season series.

Brett Gardner now has a seven-game hitting streak and is hitting .407 during that span (11-for-27).

Alfredo Aceves has never faced the Red Sox or any of their hitters.

Daisuke Matsuzaka is a lifetime 3-1, 6.30 ERA, 1.57 WHIP against the Yanks. He is 1-0, 7.20 ERA, 2.20 WHIP in one start against them in 2008.

Yanks' hitters vs. Matsuzaka can be viewed here.

Game #159 - New York Yankees @ Toronto Blue Jays

anaconda — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:28:33 -0000

NEW YORK YANKEES

Brett Gardner, CF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Bobby Abreu, DH
Xavier Nady, RF
Jason Giambi, 1B
Wilson Betemit, 3B
Cody Ransom, SS
Melky Cabrera, LF
Francisco Cervelli, C

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
Carl Pavano	4-1	6	6	0	0	0	0	30.2	33	18	17	4	8	14	4.99	1.34

TORONTO BLUE JAYS

Joe Inglett, 2B
Marco Scutaro, SS
Alex Rios, CF
Vernon Wells, DH
Adam Lind, LF
Lyle Overbay, 1B
Scott Rolen, 3B
Travis Snider, RF
Gregg Zaun, C

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
Roy Halladay	19-11	33	32	8	2	0	0	237.0	214	86	74	18	38	201	2.81	1.06

PREGAME NOTES:

Yanks are 15-7 during the month of September after going 13-15 in the month of August.

Yanks are now 16 games above .500 for the first time this season.

Francisco Cervelli will make his major league debut tonight behind home plate.

Carl Pavano is a lifetime 2-2, 4.65 ERA, 1.35 WHIP in 6 starts against the Jays. He is 1-0, 1.50 ERA, 0.67 WHIP in one start against them in 2008.

Roy Halladay is a lifetime 14-5, 2.90 ERA, 1.13 WHIP in 31 games (29 starts) against the Yanks. He is 4-1, 2.50 ERA, 1.00 WHIP in 5 starts against them in 2008.

Jays' hitters vs. Pavano can be viewed here. Yanks' hitters vs. Halladay can be viewed here.

Game #158 - New York Yankees @ Toronto Blue Jays

anaconda — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:20:45 -0000

NEW YORK YANKEES

Brett Gardner, CF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Bobby Abreu, RF
Xavier Nady, LF
Jason Giambi, DH
Wilson Betemit, 3B
Cody Ransom, SS
Juan Miranda, 1B
Chad Moeller, C

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
Phil Hughes	0-4	7	7	0	0	0	0	26.0	38	24	23	2	15	17	7.96	2.04

TORONTO BLUE JAYS

Joe Inglett, 2B
Marco Scutaro, SS
Alex Rios, RF
Vernon Wells, CF
Adam Lind, DH
Lyle Overbay, 1B
Scott Rolen, 3B
Travis Snider, LF
Gregg Zaun, C

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
A.J. Burnett	18-10	34	33	1	0	0	0	213.1	204	107	99	19	84	220	4.18	1.35

PREGAME NOTES:

Pete Abe reports that Andy Pettitte has been shut down for the rest of the season. Sidney Ponson will replace him on Saturday against the Red Sox.

Yanks have won six straight games and nine of their last ten.

Yanks are now 8-8 against the Jays this season and 3-6 on the road.

Phil Hughes is a lifetime 1-1, 4.22 ERA, 1.27 WHIP in 4 starts against the Jays. He is 0-0, 3.00 ERA, 0.83 WHIP in one start against them in 2008.

A.J. Burnett is a lifetime 6-3, 2.58 ERA, 1.02 WHIP in 10 starts against the Yanks. He is 4-1, 1.39 ERA, 0.90 WHIP over his last 6 starts against them.

Jays' hitters vs. Hughes can be viewed here. Yanks' hitters vs. Burnett can be viewed here.

Game #157 - New York Yankees @ Toronto Blue Jays

anaconda — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:45:41 -0000

NEW YORK YANKEES

Brett Gardner, CF
Johnny Damon, LF
Bobby Abreu, RF
Álex Rodríguez, 3B
Jason Giambi, 1B
Xavier Nady, DH
Robinson Cano, 2B
Cody Ransom, SS
Jose Molina, C

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
Mike Mussina	18-9	32	32	0	0	0	0	189.1	207	85	75	17	29	141	3.57	1.25

TORONTO BLUE JAYS

Joe Inglett, 2B
Marco Scutaro, SS
Alex Rios, RF
Vernon Wells, CF
Adam Lind, LF
Lyle Overbay, 1B
Scott Rolen, 3B
Gregg Zaun, C
Travis Snider, DH

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
Jesse Litsch	12-8	27	26	2	2	0	0	162.0	170	75	67	19	37	86	3.72	1.28

PREGAME NOTES:

Derek Jeter was a late scratch tonight as a result of his sore left hand.

Yanks have won five straight games and eight of their last nine.

Yanks are just 7-8 against the Jays this season and just 2-6 at the Skydome Rogers Centre.

Mike Mussina is a lifetime 24-12, 3.31 ERA, 1.13 WHIP in 43 starts against the Jays. He is 1-1, 3.07 ERA, 1.37 WHIP in 2 starts against them in 2008.

Jesse Litsch is a lifetime 1-3, 6.75 ERA, 1.88 WHIP in 5 starts against the Yanks. He is 0-2, 7.88 ERA, 2.50 WHIP in 2 starts against them in 2008.

Jays' hitters vs. Moose can be viewed here. Yanks' hitters vs. Litsch can be viewed here.

Game #156 - Farewell to the Cathedral

anaconda — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 14:24:47 -0000

BALTIMORE ORIOLES

Brian Roberts, 2B
Nick Markakis, RF
Melvin Mora, 3B
Aubrey Huff, DH
Ramon Hernandez, C
Adam Jones, CF
Kevin Millar, 1B
Jay Payton, LF
Juan Castro, SS

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
Chris Waters	3-3	9	9	1	1	0	0	53.0	55	30	28	6	23	25	4.75	1.47

NEW YORK YANKEES

Johnny Damon, CF
Derek Jeter, SS
Bobby Abreu, RF
Álex Rodríguez, 3B
Jason Giambi, 1B
Xavier Nady, LF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Hideki Matsui, DH
Jose Molina, C

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
Andy Pettitte	13-14	32	32	0	0	0	0	199.0	226	109	101	19	54	155	4.57	1.41

PREGAME NOTES:

Yanks are an all-time 4,132-2,430 (.630) at Yankee Stadium.

Yanks have won four straight games and seven of eight.

Chris Waters has never faced the Yanks or any of their hitters.

Andy Pettitte is a lifetime 24-6, 3.73 ERA, 1.43 WHIP in 36 games (34 starts) against the Orioles. He is 2-0, 1.32 ERA, 0.91 WHIP in 2 starts against them in 2008.

Orioles' hitters vs. Pettitte can be viewed here.

Game #155 - Baltimore Orioles @ New York Yankees

anaconda — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 14:36:52 -0000

BALTIMORE ORIOLES

Brian Roberts, 2B
Adam Jones, CF
Nick Markakis, RF
Aubrey Huff, 1B
Oscar Salazar, DH
Luke Scott, LF
Kevin Millar, 1B
Alex Cintron, SS
Guillermo Quiroz, C

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
Brian Burres	7-9	28	21	0	0	0	0	121.0	159	88	85	17	49	60	6.32	1.72

NEW YORK YANKEES

Johnny Damon, CF
Derek Jeter, DH
Bobby Abreu, RF
Álex Rodríguez, 3B
Jason Giambi, 1B
Xavier Nady, LF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Cody Ransom, SS
Chad Moeller, C

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
Alfredo Aceves	1-0	4	2	0	0	0	0	20.0	15	4	4	2	3	12	1.80	.90

PREGAME NOTES:

Yanks have suddenly won three straight games and six of their last seven.

Yanks now hold an 9-7 season series edge with the Orioles this season.

Brian Burres is a lifetime 2-2, 5.45 ERA, 1.46 WHIP in 11 games (6 starts) against the Yanks. He is 3-4, 5.34 ERA, 1.51 WHIP in 11 games (9 starts) on the road this season.

Alfredo Aceves has never faced the Orioles or any of their hitters.

Yanks' hitters vs. Burres can be viewed here.