Yankees Win in Pettitte's Return

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Blue Jays	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	2	10	0
Yankees	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	x	4	7	2

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Andy Pettitte makes his return from the disabled list against the Blue Jays on Wednesday. (Getty Images)

The Yankees were able to take the first game of the double header today as they defeated the Blue Jays 4-2.

Andy Pettitte returned to the mound after a long absence due to his ankle injury today and he was able to pick up a victory. Pettitte allowed 0 runs on 4 hits in 5 innings of work. He struck out 3 and walked 2. Pettitte finished his outing with 75 pitches thrown, in which 46 of them were for strikes.

The Yankee bullpen was outstanding all day long as they held the lead for Pettitte and the Yankees.

The Yankees did their damage in the first inning when they scored three runs against Henderson Alvarez, the Blue Jays starter. Robinson Cano, Alex Rodriguez, and Curtis Granderson all drove in runs in the first inning.

Ichiro Suzuki led off for the Yankees and he collected three hits in four at-bats.

Rafael Soriano worked the ninth inning and collected his 41st save of the season.

The Yankees and Blue Jays will play the nightcap of their double header tonight.

Game 147: Blue Jays at Yankees

September 19th, 2012, 1:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

TV:  YES Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: N/A

The Yankees and Blue Jays will play the first game of their double header today.

Click Here for the probable pitchers for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Blue Jays (66-79)
Rajai Davis, RF
Colby Rasmus, CF
Brett Lawire, 3B
Adam Lind, 1B
Jeff Mathis, C
Moises Sierra, DH
Omar Vizquel, 2B
Adeiny Hechavarria, SS
Anthony Gose, LF

Pitching: Henderson Alvarez RHP (9-12, 4.91 ERA this season)
(Henderson Alvarez against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees (83-63)
Ichiro Suzuki, LF
Nick Swisher, RF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Alex Rodriguez, DH
Curtis Granderson, CF
Russell Martin, C
Eric Chavez, 3B
Raul Ibanez, RF
Eduardo Nunez, SS

Pitching: Andy Pettitte LHP (3-3, 2.22 ERA this season)
(Andy Pettitte against the Blue Jays: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Yankees and Blue Jays Opener Postponed

The opener between the Yankees and Blue Jays tonight has been postponed due to incliment weather. The Yankees have announced that a double header will take place on Wednesday.

Andy Pettitte, who was supposed to start tonight, will pitch start the day game tomorrow. David Phelps will be called on to pitch the nightcap.

Probable Pitchers: Blue Jays at Yankees

The Yankees and Blue Jays will begin a three game set at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday.

Here are the probable pitchers for this series:

Game 1: Tuesday, September 18th, 7:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

Blue Jays:
Henderson Alvarez RHP (9-12, 4.91 ERA this season)
(Henderson Alvarez against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees:
Andy Pettitte LHP (3-3, 2.22 ERA this season)
(Andy Pettitte against the Blue Jays: Click Here)

Game 2: Wednesday, September 19th, 7:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

Blue Jays:
Ricky Romero LHP (8-14, 5.87 ERA this season)
(Ricky Romero against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees:
David Phelps RHP (4-4, 3.39 ERA this season)
(David Phelps against the Blue Jays: Click Here)

Game 3: Thursday, September 20th, 7:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

Blue Jays:
Aaron Laffey LHP (3-5, 4.55 ERA this season)
(Aaron Laffey against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees:
Phil Hughes RHP (15-12, 3.96 ERA this season)
(Phil Hughes against the Blue Jays: Click Here)

Enjoy the series!

Yanks' Down Rays in Finale

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Rays	0	0	0	1	0	3	0	0	0	4	5	2
Yankees	0	0	5	1	0	0	0	0	x	6	5	1

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Hiroki Kuroda pitches against the Rays on Sunday. (Getty Images)

The Yankees were able to overcome the Rays on Sunday as they defeated them 6-4. With their win today, the Yankees increased their lead to five games over the Rays in the American League East.

Hiroki Kuroda started for the Yankees and he picked up the win. Kuroda allowed 4 runs on 4 hits in 6 innings of work. He struck out 10 and walked 2 in his performance today. Kuroda finished his outnig with 101 pitches thrown, in which 62 of them were for strikes.

The Yankee offense did their damage in the third inning when they scored put a five spot on the board. Russell Martin did the most damage with his opposite-field three-run shot to increase their lead to 5-0. Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez both drove in one run in the inning as well.

The Yankee bullpen was outstanding again today as they pitched three scoreless innings. Boone Logan, David Phelps, David Robertson, and Rafael Soriano all contributed in their win today.

Rafael Soriano worked the ninth inning and notched his 40th save of his season.

The Yankees will enjoy their day off tomorrow and will begin a three game set with the Blue Jays on Tuesday.