Game 149: Blue Jays at Yankees

September 20th, 2012, 7:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

TV:  YES Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: N/A

The Yankees and Blue Jays will conclude their three game set tonight with the Yankees going for the sweep.

Here are the lineups:

Blue Jays (66-81)
Brett Lawrie, 3B
Colby Rasmus, CF
Edwin Encarnacion, DH
Adam Lind, 1B
Moises Sierra, RF
Kelly Johnson, 2B
J.P. Arencibia, C
Adeiny Hechavarria, SS
Anthony Gose, LF

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

Yankees (85-63)
Derek Jeter, SS
Nick Swisher, RF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Alex Rodriguez, DH
Russell Martin, C
Curtis Granderson, CF
Casey McGehee, 1B
Ichiro Suzuki, LF
Jayson Nix, 3B

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

Enjoy the game!

Ichiro, Yanks' Sweep Double Header

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David Phelps pitches against the Blue Jays on Wednesday. (Getty Images)

The Yankees were able to defeat the Blue Jays 2-1 in the nightcap of the double header with the help of Ichiro's go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning. Ichiro finished the double header with 7 hits in 8 at-bats.

David Phelps started for the Yankees and he was solid. Phelps allowed 1 run on 3 hits in 6 2/3 innings of work. He struck out 6 and walked 3 batters. Phelps finished his night with 110 pitches thrown, in which 65 of them were for strikes.

The Yankee bullpen was solid for the second time today as they held the Blue Jays hitless in 2 innings of work.

Chris Stewart and Ichiro Suzuki drove in the only two runs that the Yankees would score.

Rafael Soriano came on in the ninth and shut the door for the second time today to notch his 42nd save of his season.

The Yankees and Blue Jays will conclude their three game set tomorrow night.

Game 148: Blue Jays at Yankees

September 19th, 2012, 7:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

TV:  MY 9 Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: N/A

The Yankees and Blue Jays will conclude their double header tonight. The Yankees defeated the Blue Jays 4-2 in the day game.

Click Here for the probable pitchers for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Blue Jays (66-80)
Rajai Davis, RF
Colby Rasmus, CF
Brett Lawrie, 3B
Adam Lind, DH
J.P. Arencibia, C
Kelly Johnson, 2B
Yan Gomes, 1B
Adeiny Hechavarria, SS
Anthony Gose, LF

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

Yankees (84-63)
Derek Jeter, SS
Nick Swisher, RF
Robinson Cano, DH
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Curtis Granderson, CF
Jayson Nix, 2B
Casey McGehee, 1B
Ichiro Suzuki, LF
Chris Stewart, C

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

Enjoy the game!

Yankees Win in Pettitte's Return

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
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!