The Yankees got the win today in Baltimore, and avoid getting swept, by a wonderful pitching performance by Andy Pettitte, who retired the first 14 batters he faced. This was the start to a solid outing by Pettitte, who threw 7 innings of scoreless, 4 hit, baseball, striking out 5 also. This was a must win for the series, and a much needed confidence booster as they look ahead to a 3-game Chicago White Sox series, in Chicago.
Pettitte was in total control of this game from the first pitch. He was relieved by Joba Chamberlain, who gave up 2 hits, and one earned run, giving the Orioles their only run of the game, in the 8th.
Jeter went 2-5, both hits being doubles, and drove in 3 runs. Johnny Damon homered in the 7th inning with one man on and one out, giving him 2 RBI’s as well, off of reliever Bradford for Baltimore.
This was a much needed win for more than one reason. First, it breaks a season high 3-game losing streak. Second, it avoids getting swept in this 3-game series. Third, it puts a nice end to a 20 games in 20 days streak that started in the beginning of this month.
The Yankees will have a much deserved day off here on Monday, and then it is the Chicago White Sox next on the schedule, in Chicago. Game time is 8:11 EST, and they bring another .500 record (10-10) to the field, and look to expand on this new one game win streak, and add some much needed points in the win column.
