Phil Hughes Loses Again
By Howard Goldin
BRONX, NEW YORK, AUGUST 16- A very large crowd of 44,682 came to a matinee of Thursday with the hope and possibly even the expectation that the recently reconstituted Bronx Bombers, that scored 27 runs against the Los Angeles in the past two games, would win and sweep the four game set.
The faith of those hopeful fans was not rewarded as the Yanks scored four runs, three in the final inning, too little certainly and almost too late. The Yanks hit safely in all nine innings, but did not score in seven. On the other hand, the Angels scored eight, more than enough to achieve an easy victory.
Phil Hughes, the Yankee starter, did not pitch poorly. He yielded only six hits in six innings, but three resulted in runs off Hughes. Rookie J.B. Schuck led off the contest with a single. After stealing second, he scored on a single by Josh Hamilton.
Erick Aybar began the third with a double. After two were retired, Hughes surrendered his 23rd home run, 17 at Yankee Stadium, in his 23rd start of the season to Chris Nelson. To add insult to injury, Nelson was briefly a member of the Yankees in May and the home run was his first of 2013.
After the game, Nelson spoke about the at bat, “I started off with a strikeout [in inning #2] and had to make adjustments. I just battled my way back [from a 0-2 count].”
The three runs were sufficient for Hughes to earn the loss, his 12th of the season. The right-hander lost his last five decisions and eight of his last nine. He has been especially ineffective at home. He has a mark of 0-8 and an ERA of 7.46 in his last nine starts at Yankee Stadium.
The Yankee relievers in the eighth, Shawn Kelley, Boone Logan and Joba Chamberlain, poured gasoline on the fire that had already started as they collectively gave up an additional five runs that inning.
The hero of the game for L.A. was Nelson, who hit his second homer of the game in the eighth with the bases filled. His five RBI was a career high for a single contest. Of the game, he remarked, “I really enjoyed it.”
He also reminisced with reporters of his short time as a Yankee this year, “I enjoyed my time here. It was a great experience for me.”
Mike Scioscia, the manager of the Angels, was pleased but not surprised by the progress Nelson has made with his team, “It’s a great day for Chris, both offensively and defensively. He’s got some pop. Hopefully, it’s a sign of more to come. I think he’s getting acclimated.”
“Yankee killer’ Mike Trout continued his offensive against the Yanks. He raised his hit streak to 12 games against them. He reached base three times with a double, walk and was hit by a pitch to raise his on base streak to 37 consecutive games.
Yankee second sacker Robinson Cano raised his hitting streak to 10 games and his 2013 batting average to .300 with three hits during the game.
Alfonse Soriano who hit four homers and drove in 13 runs in the previous two games, did not lessen his batting success. He hit safely four times in five at bats and knocked in a run. When asked about Soriano, the opposing manager joked, “We kept Soriano in the park.”
The Yanks now travel north to Boston for a three game weekend series. They return to Yankee Stadium on Tuesday for a four game set with Toronto.
Friday, August 16, 2013
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Fans to Hughes: Don't Come Home
Pitcher Continues Home Losing Streak
By Rich Mancuso
BRONX, NEW YORK, AUGUST 15- In his 24th start of the season, New York Yankees right-hander Phil Hughes hoped to get a win at home in the Bronx. He had been winless in his last eight starts at Yankee Stadium and Thursday afternoon in the home stand finale against the Angels the winless streak continued.
Hughes (4-12) threw six innings, gave up three runs on six hits, struck out five and walked one. Prior to Thursday, he allowed two runs or less in 12 of his 22 starts and was credited with three wins. Once again, Hughes was harmed by the home run ball, though this time only once in the Angels 8-4 win.
“He threw the ball better today, his command was better,” said Yankees manager Joe Girardi. Indeed, it was a better start because Hughes was able to go the six innings, and his ability to get the strike out with a good slider. The curve was effective, but the fastball caused him to give up his 23rd home run ball of the season.
Chris Nelson hit the first of his two home runs of the day off a Hughes’ fastball in the fourth inning, a solo shot from the former Yankee that gave the Angels a 4-1 lead.
There were moments when the old Phil Hughes reappeared in the Bronx. In the second inning there was that fastball and command. After getting the first out of the inning, Hank Conger followed with a double to right and with a 95- mile fastball Hughes got out of the inning getting Nelson and Grant Green to swing.
“It was obviously better,” said Hughes about his outing, after losing his third straight start and fifth consecutive decision. “The fastball was better, a couple of mistakes here and there, that was the difference.”
He said there was a difference, but it is still a battle to get it better. The fastball to Nelson was down and away. “I could have made a better pitch,” he said.” Now as the Yankees embark on a three-game road swing to first place Boston, Hughes will have time to make more adjustments before another start in the Bronx next week.
“At the end of the day it’s a loss,” said Hughes. “We set out what to do to accomplish.” That work, he said, was working on getting the fastball where he wanted it to go. That pitch to Nelson is something that has been hindering him, more so, at Yankee Stadium where he has given up most of his home run balls.
Girardi said he likes the way his team is swinging the bats, as the Yankees are playing better and banged out 15 more hits against Angels pitching. But, they need Hughes to get on the winning track and real soon if they are to make a playoff run for October.
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By Rich Mancuso
BRONX, NEW YORK, AUGUST 15- In his 24th start of the season, New York Yankees right-hander Phil Hughes hoped to get a win at home in the Bronx. He had been winless in his last eight starts at Yankee Stadium and Thursday afternoon in the home stand finale against the Angels the winless streak continued.
Hughes (4-12) threw six innings, gave up three runs on six hits, struck out five and walked one. Prior to Thursday, he allowed two runs or less in 12 of his 22 starts and was credited with three wins. Once again, Hughes was harmed by the home run ball, though this time only once in the Angels 8-4 win.
“He threw the ball better today, his command was better,” said Yankees manager Joe Girardi. Indeed, it was a better start because Hughes was able to go the six innings, and his ability to get the strike out with a good slider. The curve was effective, but the fastball caused him to give up his 23rd home run ball of the season.
Chris Nelson hit the first of his two home runs of the day off a Hughes’ fastball in the fourth inning, a solo shot from the former Yankee that gave the Angels a 4-1 lead.
There were moments when the old Phil Hughes reappeared in the Bronx. In the second inning there was that fastball and command. After getting the first out of the inning, Hank Conger followed with a double to right and with a 95- mile fastball Hughes got out of the inning getting Nelson and Grant Green to swing.
“It was obviously better,” said Hughes about his outing, after losing his third straight start and fifth consecutive decision. “The fastball was better, a couple of mistakes here and there, that was the difference.”
He said there was a difference, but it is still a battle to get it better. The fastball to Nelson was down and away. “I could have made a better pitch,” he said.” Now as the Yankees embark on a three-game road swing to first place Boston, Hughes will have time to make more adjustments before another start in the Bronx next week.
“At the end of the day it’s a loss,” said Hughes. “We set out what to do to accomplish.” That work, he said, was working on getting the fastball where he wanted it to go. That pitch to Nelson is something that has been hindering him, more so, at Yankee Stadium where he has given up most of his home run balls.
Girardi said he likes the way his team is swinging the bats, as the Yankees are playing better and banged out 15 more hits against Angels pitching. But, they need Hughes to get on the winning track and real soon if they are to make a playoff run for October.
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Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Cancer Creep Was Tax Cheat
Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Cancer Creep Was Tax Cheat: Accountant Charged in $140 G Tax Scam of Cancer Charity BRONX, NEW YORK, AUGUST 15 - District Attorney Robert T. Johnson announced the...
Cancer Creep Was Tax Cheat
Accountant Charged in $140 G Tax Scam of Cancer Charity
BRONX, NEW YORK, AUGUST 15- District Attorney Robert T. Johnson announced the arrest and indictment of Joseph Junkovic on charges that the 47-year-old Certified Public Accountant evaded over $140,000 in personal income taxes owed to the State of New York. Junkovic has also been charged with falsifying personal income tax returns for another individual.
The Grand Jury indicted Junkovic on a total of 16 counts of criminal tax fraud in the second, third, and fourth degrees, repeated failure to file personal income tax returns, false personal income and earning tax returns, grand larceny in the fourth degree, offering a false instrument for filing in the first degree, and falsifying business records in the first degree. Junkovic is facing a maximum sentence of up to 15 years imprisonment if convicted of the top count in the indictment, criminal tax fraud in the second degree.
The charges in the indictment are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Junkovic was arraigned before Acting State Supreme Court Justice Denis Boyle who set bail at $7,500 cash or $75,000 bond.
It is alleged that Junkovic operated both the not-for-profit Cancer Service Network (CSN) and JLJ Consulting, a financial services business, from his residence at 2348 Wickham Avenue, the Bronx. Junkovic, who was the sole shareholder of both entities, allegedly arranged for Cancer Service Network to pay JLJ Consulting hundreds of thousands of dollars for administrative and financial services. Since JLJ Consulting was formed as an S-Corporation, Junkovic was required to report those payments on his personal income tax returns. According to the indictment, Junkovic was aware of this obligation because of his training and years of experience as a Certified Public Accountant. The indictment, which covers tax years 2008 through 2011, alleges that Junkovic either failed to report all of his income or simply failed to file a tax return. Junkovic is also alleged to have falsified personal income tax returns for an employee.
Junkovic’s not-for-profit Cancer Service Network was contracted by the New York State Department of Health to provide referrals for cancer screening services for indigent patients. The tax issues that are alleged in the indictment came to light after a bank notified New York State officials regarding certain undisclosed issues with Junkovic’s accounts following an internal review by bank auditors.
In addition to these New York State charges filed by the Bronx County Grand Jury, Junkovic is also facing charges filed by the United States Attorney for the Southern District. It is alleged in the federal complaint that Junkovic fraudulently obtained federal funds for the Cancer Service Network through grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to the New York State Department of Health.
Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Smile Genius
Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Smile Genius: Criminal Masterminds Caught on Tape Using Stolen Credit Card 20 Minutes After Breaking into Car Violent Purse Snatchers Sought Shooting in...
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Violent Purse Snatchers Sought
Shooting in Riverdale,
Smash-n-Grab on Gun Hill Rd.
By Dan Gesslein
BRONX, NEW YORK, AUGUST 15- Cops are asking for the public’s help to stop a Riverdale stickup artist and a Gun Hill Road smash and grab thief. The later was caught on tape using the stolen credit card 20 minutes after the break in.
At around 2:30 a.m. on August 14, a woman was robbed at gunpoint in Riverdale. Cops say the 28-year-old was walking north on Broadway, in the vicinity of West 261 Street when a man approached displaying a handgun and demanded her purse. When the woman refused the thief opened fire. The gunman fired once in the air and a second time at the victim. The thief scooped up the purse and fled on foot. The victim was not injured.
The gunman is described as a 30-year-old Hispanic male who is 5 foot 9.
In an unrelated case, cops say a purse was stolen when thieves broke into a car parked in a Rite Aid Parking lot. At around 11:45 p.m. on August 7, cops say the thief broke the window of a car parked in the store’s parking lot at 901 Gun Hill Road. The thief made off with the victim’s purse which was inside the vehicle.
Twenty minutes later cops were able to get a photo of the suspects who used the stolen credit card at a local grocery store. Surveillance video captured the pair entering the store and making the purchase.
Anyone with information should call CRIMESTOPPERS at (800) 577-TIPS.
The public can also submit their tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers' website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577.
All calls are strictly confidential.
Yanks Batter Angels Again
Yanks Win Fourth Straight; Soriano Homers Twice
By Howard Goldin
BRONX, NEW YORK, AUGUST 15- Yankee batters found the pitching of the Los Angeles Angels very congenial for the second straight night. After edging L.A., 2-1, in an impressive pitching duel on Monday night, Yankee batters found open spaces to place the baseball on Tuesday and Wednesday.
On Tuesday, the Yanks produced a season high of 19 hits and tied a contest on April 9 with 14 runs scored. The two double figure run totals in consecutive games of Tuesday and Wednesday were only previously done in 2013 on April 8 and 9.
The offensive onslaught began in the first inning on Wednesday. After the first two batters were retired, Robinson Cano singled. Alex Rodriguez doubled and Curtis Granderson walked to load the bases. Alfonso Soriano, Monday’s hero with two home runs and six RBI, blasted a Grand Slam into the centerfield stands to give the Yanks a 4-0 advantage.
The Yanks equaled their first inning success in the following frame. The same contributors from inning #1 participated in the second rally. Cano drove in the first run of the frame with a single. A-Rod walked and later scored. Granderson knocked in the next run with a single. Soriano’s two-run double equaled his previous game’s six RBI.
Sorano’s power output for the night had not yet ended as the veteran outfielder led off the fifth with his second four bagger of the night, his 24th of 2013. He reached a new single game career high with 7 RBI and achieved consecutive multi-home run games for the third time in his career.
After the game, Granderson, who had two hits, remarked, “It’s pretty amazing. Every time he [Soriano] comes up there, you expect something to happen.”
Jered Weaver, the Angels starter, departed after five innings. The nine runs he yielded far exceeded his previous 2013 high of five runs, also given up to the Yankees. Weaver has not fared well in the current Yankee Stadium. He began the game with a 6.20 ERA in that ballpark.
After the contest, he stated, “I came out flat tonight. Those guys [Yanks] came out swinging.” Of Soraino, who hit two homers off him, he said, “he’s swinging the bat real well. He looks at home and comfortable.”
The last two runs for the Yankees came via a two run single by catcher Chris Stewart in the seventh that scored Granderson and Soriano.
Mike Trout of the Angels feasts on Yankees pitching. Reaching his 22nd birthday only one week before Wednesday’s game, Trout celebrated with RBI singles in the third and fifth innings. The hits raised his batting average against New York to .386 (22 for 57). He has a 12 game hit streak against the Yanks.
The two singles raised his major league leading multi-hit games to 47. The game was also Trout’s 36th consecutive in which he reached base by walk or hit.
The four game winning streak for the Yanks is their highest since the first week of July when they were victorious in six consecutive contests.
The Yanks will try to sweep the four game set in a matinee on Thursday. Phil Hughes (4-11), winless in his last six starts, will pitch against C.J. Wilson (12-6), 8-1 in his last 11 starts.
By Howard Goldin
BRONX, NEW YORK, AUGUST 15- Yankee batters found the pitching of the Los Angeles Angels very congenial for the second straight night. After edging L.A., 2-1, in an impressive pitching duel on Monday night, Yankee batters found open spaces to place the baseball on Tuesday and Wednesday.
On Tuesday, the Yanks produced a season high of 19 hits and tied a contest on April 9 with 14 runs scored. The two double figure run totals in consecutive games of Tuesday and Wednesday were only previously done in 2013 on April 8 and 9.
The offensive onslaught began in the first inning on Wednesday. After the first two batters were retired, Robinson Cano singled. Alex Rodriguez doubled and Curtis Granderson walked to load the bases. Alfonso Soriano, Monday’s hero with two home runs and six RBI, blasted a Grand Slam into the centerfield stands to give the Yanks a 4-0 advantage.
The Yanks equaled their first inning success in the following frame. The same contributors from inning #1 participated in the second rally. Cano drove in the first run of the frame with a single. A-Rod walked and later scored. Granderson knocked in the next run with a single. Soriano’s two-run double equaled his previous game’s six RBI.
Sorano’s power output for the night had not yet ended as the veteran outfielder led off the fifth with his second four bagger of the night, his 24th of 2013. He reached a new single game career high with 7 RBI and achieved consecutive multi-home run games for the third time in his career.
After the game, Granderson, who had two hits, remarked, “It’s pretty amazing. Every time he [Soriano] comes up there, you expect something to happen.”
Jered Weaver, the Angels starter, departed after five innings. The nine runs he yielded far exceeded his previous 2013 high of five runs, also given up to the Yankees. Weaver has not fared well in the current Yankee Stadium. He began the game with a 6.20 ERA in that ballpark.
After the contest, he stated, “I came out flat tonight. Those guys [Yanks] came out swinging.” Of Soraino, who hit two homers off him, he said, “he’s swinging the bat real well. He looks at home and comfortable.”
The last two runs for the Yankees came via a two run single by catcher Chris Stewart in the seventh that scored Granderson and Soriano.
Mike Trout of the Angels feasts on Yankees pitching. Reaching his 22nd birthday only one week before Wednesday’s game, Trout celebrated with RBI singles in the third and fifth innings. The hits raised his batting average against New York to .386 (22 for 57). He has a 12 game hit streak against the Yanks.
The two singles raised his major league leading multi-hit games to 47. The game was also Trout’s 36th consecutive in which he reached base by walk or hit.
The four game winning streak for the Yanks is their highest since the first week of July when they were victorious in six consecutive contests.
The Yanks will try to sweep the four game set in a matinee on Thursday. Phil Hughes (4-11), winless in his last six starts, will pitch against C.J. Wilson (12-6), 8-1 in his last 11 starts.
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