Yankees Offense Explodes Against Blue Jays

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Hiroki Kuroda against the Blue Jays on Friday. (Getty Images)

The Yankees were able to pick up a win against the Blue Jays on Friday as they won 11-4.

Hiroki Kuroda started for the Yankees and he was able to pick up the win. Kuroda allowed 2 runs on 10 hits in 5 1/3 innings of work. He struck out 4, but walked 2. Kuroda finished his outing with 98 pitches thrown, in which 61 of them were for strikes.

The Yankee offense was productive from top to bottom tonight. Russell Martin and Eric Chavez both hit homers in the win. Ichiro Suzuki, Robinson Cano, Nick Swisher, and Raul Ibanez all drove in runs tonight as well.

The Yankees and Blue Jays will continue their four game set tomorrow.

Game 157: Yankees at Blue Jays

September 28th, 2012, 7:07 pm ET, Rogers Centre

TV:  YES Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: N/A

he Yankees and Blue Jays will play the second game of their four game set tonight.

Click Here for the probable pitchers for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Yankees (90-66)
Derek Jeter, SS
Ichiro Suzuki, RF
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Robinson Cano, 2B
Nick Swisher, 1B
Curtis Granderson, CF
Raul Ibanez, LF
Russell Martin, C
Eric Chavez, DH

Pitching: Hiroki Kuroda RHP (14-11, 3.34 ERA this season)
(Hiroki Kuroda against the Blue Jays: Click Here)

Blue Jays (69-87)
Brett Lawrie, 3B
Colby Rasmus, CF
Edwin Encarnacion, DH
J.P. Arencibia, C
Adam Lind, 1B
Yunel Esobar, SS
Kelly Johnson, 2B
Rajai Davis, RF
Anthony Gose, LF

Pitching: Chad Jenkins RHP (0-2, 4.24 ERA this season)
(Chad Jenkins against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Yankees Shut Out in Opener Against Blue Jays

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Ivan Nova pitches against the Blue Jays on Thursday. (Getty Images)

The Yankees were unable to defeat the Blue Jays on Thursday as they were defeated 6-0 in the opener. Ivan Nova's struggles continued as he took the loss tonight.

Nova allowed 4 runs on 6 hits in 4/23 innings of work. He struck out 4 and walked 2 batters. Nova exited with 77 pitches thrown, in which 51 of them were for strikes.

The Yankee offense was unable to score against Toronto's pitching staff.

Robinson Cano collected three hits in four at-bats tonight, which increased his average to .300 on the season.

The Yankees will look to bounce back tomorrow as they will continue their four game set with the Blue Jays.

Game 156: Yankees at Blue Jays

September 27th, 2012, 7:07 pm ET, Rogers Centre

TV:  YES Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: Partly Cloudy, 57 Degrees, Wind: E at 6 MPH

The Yankees and Blue Jays will begin a four game set tonight.

Click Here for the probable pitchers for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Yankees (90-65)
Derek Jeter, SS
Ichiro Suzuki, RF
Alex Rodriguez, DH
Robinson Cano, 2B
Nick Swisher, 1B
Curtis Granderson, CF
Russell Martin, C
Raul Ibanez, LF
Jayson Nix, 3B

Pitching: Ivan Nova RHP (12-7, 4.94 ERA this season)
(Ivan Nova against the Blue Jays: Click Here)

Blue Jays (68-87)
Brett Lawrie, 3B
Colby Rasmus, CF
Edwin Encarnacion, DH
Yunel Escobar, SS
Adam Lind, 1B
J.P. Arencibia, C
Kelly Johnson, 2B
Moises Sierra, RF
Anthony Gose, LF

Pitching: Brandon Morrow RHP (8-7, 3.28 ERA this season)
(Brandon Morrow against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Probable Pitchers: Yankees at Blue Jays

The Yankees will conclude their final road trip of the season with a four game set against the Blue Jays.

Here are the probable pitchers for this series:


Game 1: Thursday, September 27th, 7:07 pm ET, Rogers Centre

Yankees:
Ivan Nova RHP (12-7, 4.94 ERA this season)
(Ivan Nova against the Blue Jays: Click Here)

Blue Jays:
Brandon Morrow RHP (8-7, 3.28 ERA this season)
(Brandon Morrow against the Yankees: Click Here)

Game 2: Friday, September 28th, 7:07 pm ET, Roger Centre

Yankees:
Hiroki Kuroda RHP (14-11, 3.34 ERA this season)
(Hiroki Kuroda against the Blue Jays: Click Here)

Blue Jays:
Chad Jenkins RHP (0-2, 4.24 ERA this season)
(Chad Jenkins against the Yankees: Click Here)

Game 3: Saturday, September 29, 1:07 pm ET, Rogers Centre

Yankees:
Andy Pettitte LHP (5-3, 2.71 ERA this season)
(Andy Pettitte against the Blue Jays: Click Here)

Blue Jays:
Ricky Romero LHP (9-14, 5.76 ERA this season)
(Ricky Romero against the Yankees: Click Here)

Game 4: Sunday, September 30th, 1:07 pm ET, Rogers Centre

Yankees:
Phil Hughes RHP (16-13, 4.10 ERA this season)
(Phil Hughes against the Blue Jays: Click Here)

Blue Jays:
Henderson Alvarez RHP (9-14, 4.91 ERA this season)
(Henderson Alvarez against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the series!