Rivera took the mound in the 9th inning, and it was still any one’s game. Tied at 1 run a piece, and looking like extra innings. Rivera did what he does best. Perfect 9th inning. The Yankees, behind a nice piece of hitting from Cano, sealed the fate of the Orioles, and the series, with a base hit down the left side of the infield. This came on 2 outs, in the bottom of the 9th, with Matsui on second, and a house full looking on. What a clutch performer. Hit that single, and drove home Matsui, turning around 3rd in a hurry to get home. Walk off single for Cano, and a series clinching win for the club.
This was not to be overtaken by a very fine pitching performance by Ian Kennedy. Somewhat of a question mark. Possibly now answered. Kennedy went with the number 4 today…after his 6 innings, we see 4 Hits, 4 Walks, and 4 Strike Outs. He only yielded 1 run, and did not get the decision in this one. The win was awarded to Rivera, who is now 1-1 on the year.
Overall a very nice game, today, and a good win for the team. It is a confidence booster to be able to grind one out for a victory. Possibly something that you can build on, and use it to start the little winning streak we have been waiting for all season.
Maybe wishful thinking, maybe true statements, only time will tell. They win a dandy in Yankee Stadium, today, and take the series from the visiting Baltimore Orioles. Next up the bruised and beaten Seattle Mariners, who are getting kicked around pretty good by the Detroit Pussy Cats, looking to get swept if they are not careful. This is the next, and last, series of this home stand, until they ship off to Baltimore to play these Orioles on their home turf starting next week.
They are still in the basement at 7.5 out, but we will talk about that later. Rattle off a nice little streak here, and then come talk to me. It is baseball…a marathon of mini-sprints. Talk to me then.
