In the American League, doubleheaders are usually when managers earn their money. Games surrounding a series with a doubleheader are always played a little differently, conservatively with the bullpen, and aggressive with the bats. We saw this last night when the struggling Kuroda pitched into the 6th inning, all in an attempt to conserve some of their arms for both of today’s games.
You’ll see some weaker lineups, some questionable pitching moves, and hopefully two wins. Joe Girardi managed to a 7-3 record in doubleheaders last year, and two wins today would give the Yankees a huge advantage over the struggling Red Sox. Here is todays’s lineup courtesy of Chad Jennings.
Derek Jeter DH
Mark Teixeira 1B
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Robinson Cano 2B
Nick Swisher RF
Andruw Jones LF
Jayson Nix SS
Darnell McDonald CF
Chris Stewart C
On the mound, Freddy Garcia takes on the Red Sox’ lefty Franklin Morales.
The backup from the minors has a arrived, and Cory Wade has returned to the team as the 26th player on the roster.
The game starts at 12:35 pm EST on YES. Go Yankees!
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To paraphrase the great Ernie Banks, “Let’s chat two today.”
Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgh! I have to watch the game on MLBN and they’re used the NESN feed. Please let me know if I appear to become homicidal.
Hah, the only time I watch NESN is when the Red Sox are losing. I just love the depressing sounds of their disappointed voices.
I still hate hearing them. Remy’s accent drives me up a wall, and I’m afraid of heights.
Ridiculous Red Sox lineup.
Yanks line up is no Murder’s Row.
Good point.
Cano is the one guy they can least afford to lose.
Had a good feeling about Swisher there. Holding my breath on Cano.
NESN announcers claim it didn’t hit Cano.
Nice way for Swish to break out of his Martin.
Damn, Is that enough for Freddy? I’d love to see this continue, and the Yankees dismantle the Red Sox bullpen in game 1.
This game better not be a replay of last night’s.
Hopefully Garcia can hold it together better than Kuroda.
He should keep in mind how well Phelps pitched in his last start.
Yank’s are slipping, only 4 runs in the 1st. Now Garcia needs a shutdown inning.
Hey hey just tuning in. Im getting a weird feeling of deja vu here…
Hey Michael. I forgot to ask you last night how your interview went.
Hey man it went good. The lady said I should be expecting a call back within a week and a half and meeting with the Head Nurse Manager on site so im eagerly waiting by my phone with my fingers crossed. Thanks for asking
Congratulations! Love hearing good news.
Thanks Phil!
Freddy did his job in that inning.
Starting with yesterday’s game, 48 of the Yanks final 81 games are against AL East.
I can’t believe it…..2 guys picked off in one inning.
Nothing like a tag on the nose to make Swish’s pickoff experience really memorable. He owes them another Monsta shot.
That was some lousy baserunning, but I get the feeling it won’t matter.
newfound confidence in a crafty ol’ pitcher?
That could happen, or the Yankees could pound the Sox bullpen. So they have possibilities.
Or Morales could give up some more homers.
Nice slow curves from Freddy…69 & 70 mph.
Freddy has been doing it to them. Last time out, I felt he was hit hard, and was lucky, but so far, he’s been slippery as can be.
Yeah, he’s got the smoke & mirrors working today.
Jimmie Foxx comes to mind.
how so? what did that old guy do?
The trivia question on YES: Red Sox first basemen with 200 hits. Gonzalez and two others.
Mo Vaughn the other?
Yeah, Vaughn did it twice. Bill Buckner did it once, too. Foxx never did. Buckner makes sense, a medium power, low OBP guy. Foxx probably got too many walks.
Whoo! Way to chip in, Andruw.
Someone should show Morales the memo that said not to throw Jones a fastball down the middle. OMG!! Nix too.
Nixy trick! You may be right on the beam, Prof.
Nice. Here comes the pen.
Oouch. Three in a row, plus a liner to short.
A run’s no problem, but let’s put a cork in this rally quickly.
Nice cork, Freddie!
Amazing, how Kalish cooperated there.
Good, Garcia turned the smoke machine back on. It was out for 3 batters.
let’s hope he can gas up on the bench.
That’s striking, that there’s no other day game. Guess Sat night baseball is popular.
It is with me, because generally I miss the Saturday afternoon games doing the family business, shopping, chauffeuring, etc.
when are you cashing in that ticket to the Batter’s Eye?
that should be a ground rule triple.
I know come on. Total bullet
I think I heard a sonic boom on that liner by Cano. I hope that means his finger is OK.
ha, you’re in fine fettle today, Phil: “let’s chat two!”
Thanks. I’ve been dying to use that line for more than a week.
Andruw wanted that third homer.
Im starting to come around on Nix. If he shows he can actually play shortstop well defensively the Yankees may not even need a true bench infielder. Hes pretty versatile.
yeah, he sure looks strong enough to hit his weight.
Nixy did fine on the short-hop dribbler.
If Brent Lillibrege was on the Yankees would he be called Lilly?
sounds right, yes.
He’s definitely less irritating than Nunez.
Nix looked pretty good there
Professor, when you planning to use the Batter’s Eye tix?
Funny you should ask. I just traded them in today for tickets to September 1. Not batter’s eye, though. They only give crummy seats.
I didn’t care for it: too far. But it gives you license to roam.
Yeah, they seem overpriced for seats so far away.
This Friday I’m going to see an Amsterdam Mohawks game.
The Amsterdam (NY?) mohawks? Single A?
Yes, Amsterda, NY, although it’s not single A, I don’t think. It’s basically a summer college league. Hunter Pence played for them.
You got fancy usher service, and you got to see the centerfield camera, which was interesting. But oh, the sun was broiling.
Thank God Freddy got that last out. I nearly fell over when I saw Wade up in the pen.
but this game is a good spot to use him for two or so. Big lead.
A-Pox on A-Rod for making that out. Now Cano needs an HR to keep his streak of games with an RBI going.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Not only do I have to listen to NESN but now they have McCarver in the booth with them.
You poor man.
It’s a conspiracy I tell you. Next it’ll be Richard Nixon.
howdy, partner.
WOW, the catch and double wow. Freddy must love that.
That’s a really satisfying double play.
This is the game yesterday’s game should have been.
Do y’all think Tex’s foot was on the bag?
His foot was definitely touching his ankle.
I thought so. But the Three Stooges said it wasn’t and didn’t give a real good replay.
guess so, but I never saw Tex catch it. The announcers thought his toe was on when he caught it.
Ehhhh lol sure!
maybe a duel between NESN and YES announcers?
6/1. Freddie done did the job.
Only 85 pitches. He’ll come out for the 7th I think. But on a short leash.
Yeah, he’ll come out. But there isn’t anything he can do to ruin his start. Even if he gives up 2 runs in the 7th, well, they should still win.
Oh. I guess mentally a placed a period between done and did.
Shows you how important grammar is.
Send Freddy back out for the 7th
Boston fans didn’t like it.
yay, Freddy!
Great job by Garcia. I didn’t think he had it in him. Hughes needs to top it tonight.
Very pleased with him today. Making the Yankees brass look smart keeping him around
how about me?
We’re always glad the Yankee brass keeps you around.
I’m just waiting on the paycheck
Hope you’re in a comfy chair.
Cashman didnt want to pay you but luckily your one of Randy Levine’s favorites
Stewie hit a true Texas Leaguer, I think.
Rally, rally
Rally over and out.
I expected to see Logan vs Ortiz. I guess Girardi is trying to save him.
for sure. Surprised they’re using David Robertson in the 9th.
I’m hoping they can save him for tonight.
oh, Chad Qualls, good.
Damn, Cano’s streak is over. He’ll start a new one tonight.
Let’s make this quick.
Quick DP. One out to go.
The Fat Lady is doing scales.
And now she’s signing!
Nice win. Anything else they get this series is gravy.
OK, Professor, you can keep snoozing, comfortably.
Chat y’all later.