Yanks' Bullpen Falters in Loss to Orioles

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Yankees	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	5	0	6	10	0
Orioles	4	0	0	1	0	1	0	4	x	10	11	0

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David Phelps pitches against the Orioles on Thursday. (Getty Images)

What could have been the Yankees best win of the season turned out to be one of their toughest losses of their season. Down by five going into the eighth inning, the Yankees managed to mount a comeback and tie the game at 6 before the bullpen faltered in the bottom half. The Yankees were unable to rally in the ninth and they suffered a tough 10-6 loss to the Orioles. 

David Phelps started for the Yankees and he struggled in the first inning. Phelps allowed 5 runs on 6 hits in 4 innings of work. He struck out 3 and walked 2. Phelps exited with 73 pitches thrown, in which 44 of them were for strikes. 

The Yankee offense started to get going in the eighth inning when they scored five runs with two outs. Ichiro Suzuki highlighted the inning with a game-tying two run single to right field. 

The Yankee bullpen would struggle in the eighth inning as David Robertson allowed 3 run on 3 hits. Robertson allowed 2 home runs, which gave the Orioles the lead. 

Boone Logan came in to throw only one pitch, which was hammered out of the park by Chris Davis. 

The Yankees and Orioles will play game two of their four game set tomorrow night. 

Game 137: Yankees at Orioles

September 6th, 2012, 7:05 pm ET, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland

TV:  YES Network, MLB Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: Dome

The Yankees will conclude their road trip with a four game set against the Orioles.

Click Here for the probable pitchers for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Yankees (77-59)
Derek Jeter, SS
Nick Swisher, 1B
Robinson Cano, 2B
Alex Rodriguez, DH
Eric Chavez, 3B
Curtis Granderson, CF
Russell Martin, C
Raul Ibanez, LF
Ichiro Suzuki, RF

Pitching: David Phelps RHP (3-4, 3.13 ERA this season)
(David Phelps against the Orioles: Click Here)

Orioles (76-60)
Nick Markakis, RF
J.J. Hardy, SS
Nate McLouth, LF
Adam Jones, CF
Matt Wieters, C
Mark Reynolds, 1B
Chris Davis, DH
Manny Machado, 3B
Robert Andino, 2B

Pitching: Jason Hammel RHP (8-6, 3.54 ERA this season)
(Jason Hammel against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Probable Pitchers: Yankees at Orioles

The Yankees will begin a pivotal four game set with the Orioles on Thursday.

Here are the probable pitchers for this series:

Game 1: Thursday, September 6th, 7:05 pm ET, Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Yankees:
David Phelps RHP (3-4, 3.13 ERA this season)
(David Phelps against the Orioles: Click Here)

Orioles:
Jason Hammel RHP (8-6, 3.54 ERA this season)
(Jason Hammel against the Yankees: Click Here)

Game 2: Friday, September 7th, 7:05 pm ET, Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Yankees:
Phil Hughes RHP (13-12, 4.18 ERA this season)
(Phil Hughes against the Orioles: Click Here)

Orioles:
Wei-Yin Chen LHP (12-8, 3.79 ERA this season)
(Wei-Yin Chen against the Yankees: Click Here)

Game 3: September, September 8th, 7:05 pm ET, Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Yankees:
C.C. Sabathia LHP (13-4, 3.42 ERA this season)
(C.C. Sabathia against the Orioles: Click Here)

Orioles:
Joe Saunders LHP (1-1, 4.63 ERA this season with the Orioles)
(Joe Saunders against the Yankees: Click Here)

Game 4: September, September 9th, 1:35 pm ET, Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Yankees:
Freddy Garcia RHP (7-6, 5.09 ERA this season)
(Freddy Garcia against the Orioles: Click Here)

Orioles:
Zach Britton LHP (5-1, 4.15 ERA this season)
(Zach Britton against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the series!

Yanks' Win Finale Against Rays; Snap Skid

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Yankees	0	0	0	3	0	1	2	0	0	6	8	0
Rays	1	0	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	4	9	1

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Hiroki Kuroda for the Yankees in their 6-4 victory over the Rays on Wednesday night. (Getty Images)

The Yankees were able to snap their three game losing streak on Wednesday as they defeated the Rays 6-4.   With their win tonight, the Yankees have regained sole possession of first place in the American League East.

Hiroki Kuroda started for the Yankees and he picked up the win. Kuroda allowed 4 runs on 8 hits in 6 innings of work. He struck out 3 and walked 2. Kuroda finished his outing with 101 pitches thrown, in which 61 of them were for strikes.

The Yankee offense was led by Russell Martin, who drove in three runs. Martin doubled in a pair in the fourth inning and launched a solo shot in the sixth inning.

Derek Jeter picked up three hits in five at-bats tonight and raised his average from .316 to .319.

The Yankee bullpen was outstanding tonight as they worked three scoreless innings.

Rafael Soriano was able to notch his 36th save of the season as he shut the door to seal the win.

The Yankees will begin a four game set with the Orioles tomorrow night.

Game 136: Yankees at Rays

September 5th, 2012, 7:10 pm ET, Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida

TV:  YES Network, MLB Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: Dome

The Yankees and Rays will conclude their three game set tonight. The Bombers are looking to avoid a three game sweep.

Here are the lineups:

Yankees (76-59)
Derek Jeter, SS
Nick Swisher, RF
Robinson Cano, DH
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Russell Martin, C
Curtis Granderson, CF
Andruw Jones, LF
Steve Pearce, 1B
Jayson Nix, 2B

Pitching: Hiroki Kuroda RHP (12-10, 3.04 ERA this season)
(Hiroki Kuroda against the Rays: Click Here)

Rays (75-61)
Sam Fuld, CF
Desmond Jennings, LF
Ben Zobrist, SS
Evan Longoria, DH
Matt Joyce, RF
Luke Scott, 1B
Jeff Keppinger, 3B
Jose Lobaton, C
Elliot Johnson, 2B

Pitching: Matt Moore LHP (10-8, 3.58 ERA this season)
(Matt Moore against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!