The Yankees entered their series with the Red Sox down by 2 1/2 games. Now with them winning two of three, they’ve shaved that lead down to a game and a half.
In Thursday night’s game, the Yankees were down for most of the game, but an RBI double by Ruben Sierra tied the game up in the eighth. Then in the ninth, facing Curt Schilling, Alex Rodriguez went yard for the 24th time of the season to take this home.
Friday’s night game is something I’d rather not talk about and just reinforces the fact that the Yankees need another starting pitcher. Jaret Wright is on the 60 day DL and he’s not coming back anytime soon. The lastest rumor is that they’re interested in Rockies start Shawn Chacon.
This afternoon the Yankees played on the Fox Game of the Week and they didn’t waste much time putting this game away. A huge six run third inning was the difference with Alex Rodriguez’s 25th homer starting things off. John Flaherty had an RBI double and both Bernie Williams and Derek Jeter drove in runs with singles.
Randy Johnson was solid enough. He struck out ten in 6 1/3 before yielding to the pen. Mariano Rivera pitched a perfect ninth to earn his 22nd save.
Tomorrow’s game is huge. A win would put us a game back of the Red Sox. The Orioles actually have a chance to tie the Red Sox tonight as they’re on the west coast playing the Mariners.
