Yanks' Fall to Athletics 4-3

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Athletics	2	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	9	0

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Freddy Garcia is removed from the game on Thursday. (Getty Images)

The Yankees were unable to defeat the Athletics on Thursday night as they were defeated 4-3. Robinson Cano extended his hitting streak to 23 games and the team extended their streak to 43 of scoring 3 or more runs.

Freddy Garcia started for the Yankees and he struggled. Garcia allowed 4 runs on 9 hits in 5 2/3 innings pitched. He struck out 6 and walked 2. He finished his outing with 105 pitches, in which 68 of them were for strikes.

The Yankees got on the board in the sixth inning when they scored two runs by a Mark Teixeira sacrifice fly and a Nick Swisher RBI single. Swisher would later hit a home run in the ninth inning.

The Yankees fell just short of a victory tonight. These two teams will battle it out once again on Friday.

David Phelps Called Up: Mitchell Optioned

The Yankees have called up right-hander David Phelps to provide long relief to their bullpen. Phelps may also come in for situational pitching, like getting out of a jam.

Since Phelps was called up, the Yankees had to option D.J. Mitchell to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

David Phelps has been impressive in the minor leagues and it was just a matter of time until the Yankees called him back up.

Brett Gardner to Have Surgery; May Be Done for Season

The Yankees have announced that outfielder Brett Gardner will undergo arthroscopic surgery next week. There has been no information if he will return this season, but his agent stated that he could return this season.

The procedure will be done by Dr. Ahmad, the team doctor. They will remove inflamed tissue in his right elbow.

Gardner has played only 9 games this season. He suffered the injury in the middle of April by diving for a ball in left field. He tried to rehab the injury, but kept experiencing setbacks.

The Yankees may pursue a corner outfielder as the trade deadline approaches.

Game 92: Yankees at Athletics

July 19th, 2012, 10:05 pm ET, O.co Coliseum, Oakland, California

TV: YES Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: Mostly Sunny, 62 degrees, Wind: W at 13 MPH

The Yankees will begin a four game set against the Athletics in Oakland, California.

Click Here for the probable pitchers for this series:

Here are the lineups:

Yankees (57-34)
Derek Jeter, SS
Curtis Granderson, CF
Alex Rodriguez, DH
Robinson Cano, 2B
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Nick Swisher, RF
Raul Ibanez, LF
Eric Chavez, 3B
Chris Stewart, C

Pitching: Freddy Garcia RHP (4-2, 5.25 ERA this season)
(Freddy Garcia against the Athletics: Click Here)

Athletics (47-44)
Coco Crisp, CF
Jemile Weeks, 2B
Josh Reddick, RF
Yoenis Cespedes, LF
Seth Smith, DH
Brandon Moss, 1B
Brandon Inge, 3B
Derek Norris, C
Cliff Pennington, SS

Pitching: A.J. Griffin RHP (1-0, 2.63 ERA this season)
(A.J. Griffin against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Probable Pitchers: Yankees at Athletics

The Yankees will travel to Oakland once more this season to take on the Athletics in a four game set.

Here are the probable pitchers for the series:


Game 1: Thursday, July 19th, 10:05 pm ET, O.co Coliseum

Yankees: 
Freddy Garcia RHP (4-2, 5.25 ERA this season)
(Freddy Garcia against the Athletics: Click Here)

Athletics: 
A.J. Griffin RHP (1-0, 2.63 ERA this season)
(A.J. Griffin against the Yankees: Click Here)

Game 2: Friday, July 20th, 10:05 pm ET, O.co Coliseum

Yankees:
Ivan Nova RHP (10-4, 4.18 ERA this season)
(Ivan Nova against the Athletics: Click Here)

Athletics:
Tommy Milone LHP (9-6, 3.54 ERA this season)
(Tommy Milone against the Yankees: Click Here)

Game 3: Saturday, July 21st, 7:05 pm ET, O.co Coliseum

Yankees:
Phil Hughes RHP (9-7, 4.22 ERA this season)
(Phil Hughes against the Athletics: Click Here)

Athletics: 
Jarrod Parker RHP (6-4, 3.16 ERA this season)
(Jarrod Parker against the Yankees: Click Here)

Game 4: Sunday, July 22nd, 1:05 pm ET, O.co Coliseum

Yankees: 
C.C. Sabathia LHP (10-3, 3.27 ERA this season)
(C.C. Sabathia against the Athletics: Click Here)

Athletics: 
Bartolo Colon RHP (6-8, 3.88 ERA this season)
(Bartolo Colon against the Yankees: Click Here)


Enjoy the series!