Ivan Nova came into this game against the Reds with the most extra base hits in the MLB. Although he’s already struckout all 6 outs he’s made, a flyball to Raul Ibanez fell for a double, as well as a groundball past Alex Rodriguez. Coupled with a few walks, the Reds are winning 2-0 as Nova’s BABIP continues to remain around a ridiculous .400. Homer Bailey doesn’t limit homeruns and hits very well, so the Yankees need to take advantage of today’s pitcher.
| Yankees | Reds |
| Derek Jeter SS | Chris Heisey LF |
| Curtis Granderson CF | Drew Stubbs CF |
| Robinson Cano DH | Joey Votto 1B |
| Alex Rodriguez 3B | Brandon Phillips 2B |
| Raul Ibanez RF | Jay Bruce RF |
| Nick Swisher 1B | Todd Frazier 3B |
| Russell Martin C | Mike Costanzo DH |
| Dewayne Wise LF | Devin Mesoraco C |
| Jayson Nix 2B | Wilson Valdez SS |
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5 Responses to Game 40: Make It A Streak
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Who the hell are these guys wearing pinstripes? Six batters and they’ve seen only 22 pitches?
What a strange game by Nova. 11 Ks through 5 innings, but .600 on BABIP (6 for 10). He seems to have trouble getting the ball where Martin wants it, which has helped on a lot of his Ks.
And his HR/FB rate still up there. Don’t ask me to explain it.
Yeah I’m still confused on how to feel about his new strikeout strategy, or ability. If the K’s are coming naturally then everything should even out, however if he has strikeout fever and not pitching to contact as much I think that’s a mistake. He got to this point as a pitch to contact sinker guy, he needs to focus on that and if K’s come they come.
BTW professor my phone freaked out and deleted everything about my email including people’s email addresses, so just shoot me an email so I can get it back.
Two runs, three innings. Too much to ask for?