The Yankees, behind the strong pitching of Mike Mussina, won their third straight baseball game today, edging the White Sox by a score of 6-4. This is the third game in a row, and second in Chicago, on this long road trip. Mike Mussina pitched very well today in 7 innings of service. He only allowed 4 hits off the bats of the White Sox, however, two of them were solo home runs (one in the 5th inning, and one in the 7th inning).
Posada had a career day, today, in the doubles department, hitting three very nice shots to the outfield. He was responsible for 2 RBI’s and was left on base once. Johnny Damon had a good day as well. He accumulated just two hits, but big hits, collecting 2 RBI’s himself. Derek Jeter is always good for at least one RBI, as usual, and Melky Cabrera beat out an infield single to short stop, for an RBI of his own.
Hawkins came in relief to start the 8th inning, and was roughed up pretty good. 0.1 innings pitched, walks, hits, and it all totalled 2 runs scored (both earned) and a reason for alarm. The club then threw in Traber to face one batter, before Mariano Rivera came from the dugout and had 5 consecutive ground/fly outs to end the game.
The record improves again to 12-10, and the club can look toward tomorrow and the opportunity to sweep the White Sox on their home field. Game starts at 8:11pm.
