Just when things start looking tough, we play the Devil Rays and get back on track. Two games, two wins. And that’s the way it’s supposed to be.
Things weren’t that easy on Wednesday though. The Yankees were down 2-0 until they tied it in the seventh. Then in the top of the tenth, Alex Rodriguez singled home Johnny Damon and Hideki Matsui singled home Derek Jeter to seal up the win. Jaret Wright had a solid start and gave up two runs on three hits in six innings. Kyle Farnsworth picked up the win and Mariano Rivera saved his fifth game of the season.
Last night we had an easy time at least near the end of the game. The Yankees trailed 5-4 heading into the seventh when they opened things up. They scored two runs in seventh to take the lead then Johnny Damon hit a grand slam in the eighth. Bernie Williams had two hits and two RBIs and Matsui, Posada and Robinson Cano all scored two runs. Randy Johnson was roughed up but still improved to 5-2 on the season. He gave up five runs on seven hits with four strikeouts in 6 2/3 innings.
The Yankees travel to Arlington to take on the Rangers this weekend. It’ll be a battle of the first place teams, even though I know we’re tied with the Red Sox.
