Posts Tagged ‘CC Sabathia’
2011 New York Yankees Free Agency: Pitch Then Ditch
After yet another first-round exit in the playoffs on behalf of the Detroit Tigers, the New York Yankees enter this season’s free agency period in need of severe pitching. The Yankees had one of the best offenses in the 2011, along with the best AL record and second-best record in the league behind the Philadelphia Phillies. The team enjoyed a …
by Giovanni Mio on November 5th, 2011 1 Comments »
MLB Recap: September 13
Philadelphia Phillies 5 New York Mets 4 (Game 1)- Kyle Kendrick gave up two earned runs on seven hits in 7.1 innings as he won in his first Phillies start of the season. Ben Francisco and Shane Victorino each hit a long ball for Philadelphia, who improved to 81-60 on the year, clinching a non-losing season. Anderson Hernandez blasted a …
by Derek Johnson on September 13th, 2009 Leave a comment »
MLB Recap: September 2
Cincinnati Reds 5 Pittsburgh Pirates 3- Homer Bailey squandered three earned runs on seven hits in 6.1 innings as he improved to 5-4 as a starter. Brandon Phillips and Drew Stubbs each hit a solo home run for Cincinnati, who completed a four-game sweep over Pittsburgh to reach the 60-win milestone; it was the Reds’ first four-game sweep in Cincinnati …
by Derek Johnson on September 3rd, 2009 1 Comments »
MLB Recap: August 23
Philadelphia Phillies 9 New York Mets 7- What’s better than ending a game by turning a triple play? How about ending a game by turning an UNASSISTED triple play? That’s what happened to Phillies second baseman Eric Bruntlett, who turned an unassisted triple play to preserve a two-run victory for Philadelphia, who improved to 71-50 on the season. It was …
by Derek Johnson on August 23rd, 2009 Leave a comment »
MLB Recap: August 18
Colorado Rockies 4 Washington Nationals 3- Ubaldo Jimenez gave up two earned runs on seven hits in eight innings as he picked up his 11th victory of the season. Brad Hawpe, Carlos Gonzalez, and Clint Barmes all hit solo shots for the Rockies, who improved to 66-53 on the season; Hawpe ended the game with 2 RBIs. Craig Stammen, Nyjer …
by Derek Johnson on August 19th, 2009 Leave a comment »
MLB Recap: August 13
Milwaukee Brewers 12 San Diego Padres 9- Prince Fielder and Mike Rivera each hit two long balls while Ryan Braun went deep once, lifting the Brewers to Win #56 of the year. Brewers starter Manny Parra gave up six earned runs on thirteen hits in 5.2 innings, but it was good enough for him to improve to 8-8 on the …
by Derek Johnson on August 14th, 2009 Leave a comment »
MLB Recap: August 8
San Francisco Giants 4 Cincinnati Reds 2- Barry Zito gave up two earned runs on three hits in six innings as he improved to 8-10 as a starter. Bengie Molina went 3-for-4 with 3 RBIs, hitting a home run in the 8th inning to lift the Giants to their 61st victory of the season. Eugenio Velez also homered for San …
by Derek Johnson on August 9th, 2009 Leave a comment »
No More Cliff-Hangers: Phillies Land Lee
If you are a Philadelphia Phillies fan, you might be disappointed that you do not have the good Canadian Doctor. But thanks to Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro, Jr., now you have the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner. The Phils have pulled off the first real blockbuster in wake of the 2009 Trade Deadline, trading right-handers Jason Knapp …
by Nkwa Asonye on July 29th, 2009 Leave a comment »
MLB Recap: July 18
New York Yankees 2 Detroit Tigers 1- C.C. Sabathia allowed five hits in seven scoreless innings as he picked up his ninth victory of the season. Detroit’s Justin Verlander had an impressive day as well, allowing two earned runs on seven hits in seven innings, but it was not enough as Verlander was issued his 5th loss of the season. …
by Derek Johnson on July 19th, 2009 1 Comments »
MLB Recap: June 16
St. Louis Cardinals 11 Detroit Tigers 2- Albert Pujols homered for the fifth time in as many games, helping the Cardinals improve their record to 35-30. Adam Wainwright allowed one earned run on six hits in seven innings for St. Louis. Tigers starter Justin Verlander allowed five earned runs on eight hits in just four innings of work; Verlander was …
by Derek Johnson on June 17th, 2009 1 Comments »