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| Andy Pettitte pitches against the Indians on June 3rd. (Getty Images) |
The Yankees were able to take the first game of their three-game series against the Indians on Monday as they defeated the Indians 7-4. Mark Teixeira belted his first home run of the year, which was a grand slam, to help the struggling Yankee offense. Andy Pettitte made his first start since coming off of the disabled list tonight.
Pettitte allowed four runs on seven hits in four and two thirds innings of work. He struck out three, but also walked three. Pettitte was crusing along until the fifth inning when he ran into some trouble. It seemed as if his location and velocity abandoned him. Pettitte allowed three hits and two walks in the inning and also gave up the Yankees 4-1 lead.
Mark Teixeira kick started the offense tonight with his grand slam in the third inning.
With the score tied a four in the sixth inning, Brett Gardner gave the Yankees the lead with a two out, two run single to center field.
The Yankees would go on to score once more in the seventh inning on a Travis Hafner solo shot.
Mariano Rivera came on in the ninth inning and shut the door to earn his twentieth save of the season.
The Yankees and Indians will continue their three-game series tomorrow night.
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