Yanks' Blast Past Orioles

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Orioles	0	0	0	0	0	3	1	0	1	5	8	0

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Phil Hughes pitches against the Orioles on Friday. (Getty Images)

The Yankees were able to defeat the Orioles 8-5 on Friday as they launched three home runs in the win.

Phil Hughes started for the Yankees and he picked up the victory. Hughes allowed 3 runs, 2 earned, on 6 hits in 6 innings of work. He struck out 5 and did not walk a batter. He exited after throwing 95 pitches, in which 63 of them were for strikes.

Russell Martin, Steve Pearce, and Alex Rodriguez all homered in the win today. Derek Jeter was able to collect three more hits in five at bats, which increased his average to .320.

Rafael Soriano came on in the ninth inning and shut the door to secure the victory.

The Yankees and Orioles will continue their four game set tomorrow night.

Game 138: Yankees at Orioles

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

TV:  YES Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: N/A

The Yankees and Orioles will continue their four game set tonight. The two teams are currently tied for first place in the American League East.

Click Here for the probable pitchers for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Yankees (77-60)
Derek Jeter, SS
Nick Swisher, RF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Alex Rodriguez, DH
Russell Martin, C
Curtis Granderson, CF
Andruw Jones, LF
Steve Pearce, 1B
Casey McGehee, 3B

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

Orioles (76-61)
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: Wei-Yin Chen LHP (12-8, 3.79 ERA this season)
(Wei-Yin Chen against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Yanks' Bullpen Falters in Loss to Orioles

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Yankees	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	5	0	6	10	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!