Red Sox take series over Yankees in rain shortened Sunday night finale
By Rich Mancuso
BRONX, NEW YORK, JUNE 3- After the last of three rain delays Sunday night in the Bronx, the Boston Red Sox took the finale of a three game series, 3-0 over the New York Yankees. The final delay lasted 45 minutes and the game was called with the Yankees scheduled to bat in the bottom of the sixth inning.
With their win, first place Boston has taken their first two series in the Bronx this season, something done for the second time in 25 years. The Yankees trail the Red Sox by three games in the AL East standings.
Boston scored solo runs in the fourth, fifth, and sixth innings. Their last a 410-home run to right off the bat of David Ortiz, his team leading 10th off Yankees’ starting pitcher and loser Hiroki Kuroda (6-4).
“It’s frustrating,” said Yankees manager Joe Girardi about the rain delays. “It looked like they were playing with percentages,” he commented about the umpires pulling the tarp after the second rain delay of 37-minutes that halted play with one out in the top of the sixth.
After resuming play, Ortiz would hit his home run and, as Girardi alluded to, the forecast was not good but the umpires let play resume hoping the forecasters would be wrong.
“That’s how you get yourself closer to the playoffs,” commented Ortiz about taking the series from the Yankees. “Winning, series, winning series, winning series,” he reiterated with a smile.
The first pitch of the night was delayed 45 minutes because there was a threat of storms coming through the area.
Kuroda allowed three runs in 5.1 innings, allowing eight hits. The second Boston run came in the fifth inning. On the first pitch from Kuroda, Jose Iglesias hit his second career home run.
Boston won their second straight game, seven of their last ten. Right hander Clay Buchholz (8-0) tossed 5.0 shutout innings, on two hits and struck out four. He is tied for most wins in the American League in wins and was credited with the fourth shutout of his career and a complete game.
“He kept them (Yankees) from almost being tentative to a point where they were unsure which pitch was going to come in what sequence,” said Red Sox manager John Farrell about Buchholz. There was no hesitation about Buchholz being lifted after the second rain delay as Andrew Miller came out to pitch in the sixth.
But because Miller did not pitch to a batter, the official scorer credited Buchholz with the complete game.
Farrell said the 20- or 30 minute rain delay and additional time getting the field ready, “was a pretty straight-forward decision,” as to why Buchholz did not return to the mound.
“His location was outstanding with all his pitches,” said Girardi. “We weren’t able to do nothing with him.”
Before the game, catcher Chris Stewart was scratched from the lineup. He experienced similar symptoms relating to dehydration and will be examined on Monday before making a decision as to whether he will be available for the Yankees next game.
Monday night the Yankees open a three-game home series with Cleveland. Andy Pettitte, (4-3) returns from the disabled list and will get the start opposing right hander Justin Masterson (8-3).
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Monday, June 3, 2013
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Yanks Get Socked 11-1
More Boos for Hughes
By Howard Goldin
BRONX, NEW YORK, JUNE 2- This is a crucial date in the start of the careers of two iconic Yankees captains. On June 1, 1925, Lou Gehrig appeared in the first of 2,130 consecutive games as a New York Yankee. Exactly 67 years later, the Yankees drafted Derek Jeter in the First Year Player Draft. The game played between the Yanks and the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night. June 1, 2013, will be one not to be remembered for current and future Yankees fans.
No runs were scored in the first two innings of the game, but in the third, the roof fell in on Yankees starter Phil Hughes. The Red Sox’s highly rated prospect, Jackie Bradley, Jr. doubled over the head of centerfielder Brett Gardner’s head. Daniel Nava followed with a single. A double was hit by Mike Carp and after Dustin Pedroia fanned, David Ortiz was intentionally walked, which filled the bases. First sacker Mike Napoli blasted the ball into the stands in right-center for his second grand slam of the season.
Red Sox skipper John Farrell commented on the motivation for Napoli, “It’s a little bit of an extra challenge and, obviously, he responded well.”
With one out in the fifth, the inconsistent Hughes was removed from the game. Not only had he given up five runs, but had thrown 100 pitches.
Rookie reliever Preston Claiborne continued his excellent work by blanking the Sox for 1.2 innings. He has pitched 16 innings this season without issuing a free pass and only yielding one run.
With Claiborne gone, the Red Sox added three runs in each of the eighth and ninth innings off Adam Warren. Jose Iglesias led off the eighth with a single, Bradley, Jr. followed with a line single to right. Nava, not fooled by an 0-2 pitch, drilled a long ball into the right field seats to score three.
The third Boston home run of the game, a solo shot by Stephen Drew, raised the team’s run total to nine in the ninth. The homer was followed by three consecutive base hits that led to two additional runs.
The Yankees sole run of the game came in the fourth after Jayson Nix and David Adams began the frame with back-to-back singles.
Boston starter Felix Doubront had another effective performance against the pinstripes. He gave up only a single run and six hits in six innings to earn the win. In 2012, the lefty was the only pitcher to have four quality starts against New York. Farrell explained his success by saying, “Sometimes guys just match up well against certain teams.”
The Red Sox pen men were again outstanding, blanking the Yanks in three frames. They relievers have allowed only four runs in the last 13 road games, 36.2 innings.
A pitchers’ duel is anticipated for the rubber game on Sunday night as Hiroki Kuroda (6-3) and Clay Buccholz (7-0) will start.
By Howard Goldin
BRONX, NEW YORK, JUNE 2- This is a crucial date in the start of the careers of two iconic Yankees captains. On June 1, 1925, Lou Gehrig appeared in the first of 2,130 consecutive games as a New York Yankee. Exactly 67 years later, the Yankees drafted Derek Jeter in the First Year Player Draft. The game played between the Yanks and the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night. June 1, 2013, will be one not to be remembered for current and future Yankees fans.
No runs were scored in the first two innings of the game, but in the third, the roof fell in on Yankees starter Phil Hughes. The Red Sox’s highly rated prospect, Jackie Bradley, Jr. doubled over the head of centerfielder Brett Gardner’s head. Daniel Nava followed with a single. A double was hit by Mike Carp and after Dustin Pedroia fanned, David Ortiz was intentionally walked, which filled the bases. First sacker Mike Napoli blasted the ball into the stands in right-center for his second grand slam of the season.
Red Sox skipper John Farrell commented on the motivation for Napoli, “It’s a little bit of an extra challenge and, obviously, he responded well.”
With one out in the fifth, the inconsistent Hughes was removed from the game. Not only had he given up five runs, but had thrown 100 pitches.
Rookie reliever Preston Claiborne continued his excellent work by blanking the Sox for 1.2 innings. He has pitched 16 innings this season without issuing a free pass and only yielding one run.
With Claiborne gone, the Red Sox added three runs in each of the eighth and ninth innings off Adam Warren. Jose Iglesias led off the eighth with a single, Bradley, Jr. followed with a line single to right. Nava, not fooled by an 0-2 pitch, drilled a long ball into the right field seats to score three.
The third Boston home run of the game, a solo shot by Stephen Drew, raised the team’s run total to nine in the ninth. The homer was followed by three consecutive base hits that led to two additional runs.
The Yankees sole run of the game came in the fourth after Jayson Nix and David Adams began the frame with back-to-back singles.
Boston starter Felix Doubront had another effective performance against the pinstripes. He gave up only a single run and six hits in six innings to earn the win. In 2012, the lefty was the only pitcher to have four quality starts against New York. Farrell explained his success by saying, “Sometimes guys just match up well against certain teams.”
The Red Sox pen men were again outstanding, blanking the Yanks in three frames. They relievers have allowed only four runs in the last 13 road games, 36.2 innings.
A pitchers’ duel is anticipated for the rubber game on Sunday night as Hiroki Kuroda (6-3) and Clay Buccholz (7-0) will start.
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Bronx News Sports: Tex is Back
Bronx News Sports: Tex is Back: Yanks End 5 Game Losing Streak with Win Over Red Sox By Howard Goldin BRONX, NEW YORK, JUNE 1- The pressure was on the Yankees on Friday...
Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Tex is Back
Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Tex is Back: Yanks End 5 Game Losing Streak with Win Over Red Sox By Howard Goldin BRONX, NEW YORK, JUNE 1- The pressure was on the Yankees on Friday...
Tex is Back
Yanks End 5 Game Losing Streak with Win Over Red Sox
By Howard Goldin
BRONX, NEW YORK, JUNE 1- The pressure was on the Yankees on Friday night. After losing a season-high five straight contests, the last four to the crosstown rival New York Mets, the Yankees began a weekend series with the leaders of the American League East, the Boston Red Sox.
To add extra stress to their situation, Jon Lester was their mound opponent. The experienced left-hander had previously compiled a 10-4 mark against New York and an 8-2 record in the Bronx. Lester earned the win over Friday’s starter for the Yanks, C.C. Sabathia, on Opening Day.
The Yanks counted on Sabathia to stop the losing streak as he usually does. Contrary to his starts during the past month, the Yankees ace pitched superbly. In 7.1 innings, only one run was scored off him. Dustin Pedroia led off the seventh with a double, and was driven across the plate on a double by Mike Napoli. Other than those two doubles, Sabathia allowed only four scattered base hits. He did not walk a batter and tied his season high with 10 strikeouts.
In the past two seasons, 2012-2013, Sabathia recorded a 9-2 record in 13 starts following a Yankees loss. He pitched at least seven frames and allowed three earned runs or less in 12 of the 13 starts.
Yankees skipper Joe Girardi commented about Sabathia’s effectiveness on Friday, “[He had] good location of his fastball. [His] slider was really good. He stayed ahead of the hitters for the most part.” The manager attributed the change to the weather, “When it warms up, he’s usually on a roll.
Although the increased velocity of Sabathia’s fastball was noticeable, his catcher Chris Stewart said of the improved performance, “I think it was more location than velocity.”
Two of the stars of the regular lineup, Mark Teixeira and Kevin Youkilis, returned to action after long absences. Teixeira missed all 53 regular season games with a right arm torn ECU sheath and Youkilis did not see action in the last 23 contests after suffering a lumbar spine sprain. Each of the two contributed to the victory.
Teixeira led off the two run second inning by drawing a base on balls. He scored the first run of the game after his walk was followed by a double by Vernon Wells and a run scoring single by Jayson Nix. The second run of the inning was scored on a single by Ichiro Suzuki.
Youkilis drove in the third Yankees run with a two out single to left in the fifth.
Of their return, Girardi remarked, “I think their impact is big. It changes our lineup. It gives us a better balance.”
Stewart, like most players, praised the difference with them in the lineup, “Having them in the lineup is going to make the pitchers work harder.”
The New York win reduced Boston’s margin over them in the A.L. East to one game
Phil Hughes (2-3) will start game #2 on Saturday night against Felix Dubront (3-2) for Boston.
By Howard Goldin
BRONX, NEW YORK, JUNE 1- The pressure was on the Yankees on Friday night. After losing a season-high five straight contests, the last four to the crosstown rival New York Mets, the Yankees began a weekend series with the leaders of the American League East, the Boston Red Sox.
To add extra stress to their situation, Jon Lester was their mound opponent. The experienced left-hander had previously compiled a 10-4 mark against New York and an 8-2 record in the Bronx. Lester earned the win over Friday’s starter for the Yanks, C.C. Sabathia, on Opening Day.
The Yanks counted on Sabathia to stop the losing streak as he usually does. Contrary to his starts during the past month, the Yankees ace pitched superbly. In 7.1 innings, only one run was scored off him. Dustin Pedroia led off the seventh with a double, and was driven across the plate on a double by Mike Napoli. Other than those two doubles, Sabathia allowed only four scattered base hits. He did not walk a batter and tied his season high with 10 strikeouts.
In the past two seasons, 2012-2013, Sabathia recorded a 9-2 record in 13 starts following a Yankees loss. He pitched at least seven frames and allowed three earned runs or less in 12 of the 13 starts.
Yankees skipper Joe Girardi commented about Sabathia’s effectiveness on Friday, “[He had] good location of his fastball. [His] slider was really good. He stayed ahead of the hitters for the most part.” The manager attributed the change to the weather, “When it warms up, he’s usually on a roll.
Although the increased velocity of Sabathia’s fastball was noticeable, his catcher Chris Stewart said of the improved performance, “I think it was more location than velocity.”
Two of the stars of the regular lineup, Mark Teixeira and Kevin Youkilis, returned to action after long absences. Teixeira missed all 53 regular season games with a right arm torn ECU sheath and Youkilis did not see action in the last 23 contests after suffering a lumbar spine sprain. Each of the two contributed to the victory.
Teixeira led off the two run second inning by drawing a base on balls. He scored the first run of the game after his walk was followed by a double by Vernon Wells and a run scoring single by Jayson Nix. The second run of the inning was scored on a single by Ichiro Suzuki.
Youkilis drove in the third Yankees run with a two out single to left in the fifth.
Of their return, Girardi remarked, “I think their impact is big. It changes our lineup. It gives us a better balance.”
Stewart, like most players, praised the difference with them in the lineup, “Having them in the lineup is going to make the pitchers work harder.”
The New York win reduced Boston’s margin over them in the A.L. East to one game
Phil Hughes (2-3) will start game #2 on Saturday night against Felix Dubront (3-2) for Boston.
Friday, May 31, 2013
Bored Gunmen rob cabbie
By Dan Gesslein
BRONX, NEW YORK, MAY 31- Not even a gun held to the head of a cabbie seems to have awakened a robber from his boredom. Surveillance video shows a cabbie being held up at gunpoint in Van Nest while the accomplice looks bored.
Police released surveillance video from inside a livery cab where the driver had a gun pressed against his head. At around 12:45 a.m. on May 28, the 22-year-old livery driver picked up the pair at the corner of White Plains Road and Morris Park Avenue. The cabbie drove them to 1790 Clinton Avenue when one of men pulled out a revolver and pressed it to the side of the driver's head. While the gunman was threatening the driver and demanding cash, his accomplice was shown on tape slouched in the backseat with a look of boredom on his face.
Cops say the pair made off with an undetermined amount of cash, a tablet computer and the taxi radio.
Anyone with information should call CRIMESTOPPERS at (800) 577-TIPS. The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers Website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or texting their tips to 274637(CRIMES) then enter TIP577.
All calls are confidential.
Bronx News Sports: Yanks Get Swept Away
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