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Twins-Yankees: Jason Kubel’s Slam Stuns Yankees »
Facing another series sweep in the Bronx, the Twins pulled off some magic usually reserved for the Yankees. Jason Kubel’s two-out, eighth-inning grand slam off Mariano Rivera powered Minnesota to a 6-3 win over New York Sunday afternoon at Yankee Stadium. With the win, Minnesota ended a 12-game losing streak in New York. The Twins had not [...]
Minnesota Twins-New York Yankees: Rodriguez’s »
Trailing 4-3 in the bottom of the seventh inning, Alex Rodriguez’s 19th career grand slam gave New York a lead they would not relinquish in an 8-4 win over Minnesota Friday night at Yankee Stadium. Joba Chamberlain (1-1) struck out the side in the eighth inning to earn the win. Scott Baker (4-3) suffered the loss despite striking out [...]
Yankees-Tigers: Verlander Silences Yankees in Series »
Justin Verlander pitched 6.2 scoreless innings, and Miguel Cabrera and Brennan Boesch homered to lead Detroit to a 6-0 triumph Thursday afternoon at Comerica Park. The Tigers won three of four from the Yankees in a series that featured three shutouts. New York was shutout twice in a series for the first time since May 11-13, 1999 against the [...]
Yankees-Tigers Game Two: Yankees Rebound With Shutout »
After being held scoreless earlier in the day, New York responded with their own shutout in an 8-0 triumph over Detroit Wednesday evening at Comerica Park. The teams split the day-night doubleheader with the Tigers winning the afternoon affair, 2-0. With the win, New York ended a season-high three-game losing streak. Detroit’s two runs in [...]
Yankees-Tigers, Game One: Rick Porcello Outduels »
Rick Porcello tossed seven scoreless innings and out-pitched Javier Vasquez to lead Detroit to a 2-0 win over New York Wednesday afternoon at Comerica Park. It was the first game of a doubleheader. Detroit has won two straight against New York after losing seven of their last eight games against the Yankees. New York was shutout for the first [...]
Yankees-Tigers: Brennan Boesch Delivers for Tigers in »
Brennan Boesch tallied two hits and three RBI to help lead Detroit to a 5-4 win over New York Monday night at Comerica Park. Eddie Bonine (3-0) earned the win after pitching 2.1 innings of scoreless relief. Sergio Mitre (0-1) suffered the loss in his first start of the season. Playing in his first game against the Yankees, Boesch opened the [...]
New York Yankees-Boston Red Sox: Six-Run Sixth Powers »
It was a pitcher’s duel between Phil Hughes and Josh Beckett through the first three innings. However, New York turned a close game into a blowout with a six-run sixth inning en route to a 10-3 triumph over Boston Friday night at Fenway Park. Hughes became the third Yankee starter to improve to 4-0 this season. Beckett (1-1) allowed nine [...]
Yankees-Orioles: Yankees Hold On for Sweep of Orioles »
Leading 7-3 with one out in the bottom of the ninth, New York appeared to roll to an easy win and series sweep of Baltimore. However, the Orioles brought the go-ahead run to the plate before the Yankees held on for a 7-5 win. The win marked the fourth time since 2008 that the Yankees have swept a three-game series at home against the Orioles. [...]
Yankees-Orioles: Burnett and Cervelli Lead New York »
A.J. Burnett allowed one run over 7.1 innings, and Francisco Cervelli collected three hits to lead New York over Baltimore, 4-1, Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium. New York improved to 9-2 in their last 11 home games against Baltimore. The Orioles lost their second straight after a weekend sweep of Boston. Burnett (4-0) lowered his ERA to 1.99 after [...]
Yankees-Orioles: Randy Delivers in New York Winn »
With Curtis Granderson on the 15-day disabled list, Yankees outfielder Randy Winn will receive significant playing time in the outfield. On Monday night, he provided the power stroke with a three-run home run to help lead New York past Baltimore, 4-1, at Yankee Stadium. CC Sabathia (4-1) pitched eight innings of one-run ball to earn the win, while [...]