Yanks' Blast Past Angels

The Yankees' took the final game of this 3 game set against the Angels 11-5. Ivan Nova secured the win thanks to their explosive offense. Derek Jeter his a 3 run shot in the 4th inning to get the Yankees up and running. Raul Ibanez would add in the 7th when he hit a towering shot down the line that almost made it to the upper deck. 

Nick Swisher, Curtis Granderson, Alex Rodriguez, and Mark Teixeira also picked up some RBI's in this blowout by the Yankees'.

Ivan Nova gave up 4 R on 8 Hits in 6.0 innings of work. He struck out 8 and walked 2. He picked up the win to improve his record to 2-0 on the season. 

Freddy Garcia will take the mound tomorrow against the Minnesota Twins.

The Associated Press

Game 9: Angels at Yankees

                                     April 15th, 2012, 8:05 ET, Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York

After losing yesterday, the Yankees' are looking to salvage the final game of this 3 game set. The Yankees' won their home opener against the Angels, the Angels beat up Phil Hughes to get the win yesterday.

Here are the lineups.

Angels (3-5)
Erick Aybar, SS
Howie Kendrick, 2B
Albert Pujols, 1B
Tori Hunter, RF
Vernon Wells, CF
Bobby Abreu, LF
Mark Trumbo, DH
Maicer Izturis, 3B
Chris Iannetta, C

Pitching: Jerome Williams (4-0, 3.68 ERA last season)

Yankees (4-4)
Derek Jeter, SS
Curtis Granderson, CF
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Robinson Cano, 2B
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Nick Swisher, RF
Raul Ibanez, DH
Russell Martin, C
Brett Gardner, LF

Pitching: Ivan Nova (1-0, 2.57 ERA this season)

Enjoy the game!

Andy Pettitte Pitches Four Scoreless Innings

Andy Pettitte pitched in his second start today going 4 innings of scoreless ball. He allowed 2 hits, but both of them singles. He struck out 3 and walked 0.

Andy Pettitte is going to get 3-4 more starts before returning to the Yankees'. He is hoping to make his first big league start of the year sometime in early May.

The Yankees' could use some reinforcement. With Phil Hughes and Freddy Garcia struggling, you would hope that Pettitte could bring some good fortune to the Bronx.

The Associated Press

Yanks' Fall to Angels 7-1

Phil Hughes had a rough outing Saturday against the Angels. He gave up 6 ER on 8 hits in 3.1 innings pitched. He walked 2 and struck out 6. His record falls to 0-2. 

Hughes let up home runs to Chris Iannetta and Howie Kendrick. Albert Pujols hit a double off of him in the 3rd. 

Joe Girardi had a few comments on Hughes performance. 

''You don’t get too concerned yet. It’s still early in the season,'' Girardi said. ''His arm strength is there. The same arm strength he had when he won those 18 games for us. It’s just a matter of making more consistent pitches.'' 

The Yankees' are expected to get Michael Pineda and Andy Pettitte back in May. Hughes is still auditioning for a spot in the rotation. 

Davild Phelps would come on to relieve Hughes and pitch 5.1 terrific innings of work. He struck out 4 but let up a home run to Vernon Wells. Phelps has some talent that the Yankees' could use. 

Ivan Nova looks to continue his hot streak tomorrow against the Angels at the Stadium. 


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Game 8: Angels at Yankees

                                     April 14th, 2012, 1:05 ET, Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York


The Yankees' are looking to duplicate what they did yesterday and beat the Angels for the second straight day in a row. 


Here are the lineups.


Angels (2-5)
Erick Aybar, SS
Howie Kendrick, 2B
Albert Pujols, 1B
Kendrys Morales, DH
Tori Hunter, RF
Albert Callaspo, 3B
Vernon Wells, RF
Chris Iannetta, C
Peter Bourjos, CF


Pitching: C.J. Wilson (1-0, 1.29 ERA this season)


Yankees (4-3)
Derek Jeter, SS
Nick Swisher, RF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Alex Rodriguez, DH
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Curtis Granderson, CF
Andruw Jones, LF
Russell Martin, C
Eduardo Nunez, 3B


Pitching: Phil Hughes (0-1, 3.86 ERA this season)


Enjoy the ballgame!