Yanks' lose finale against Athletics

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Andy Pettitte pitches against the Athletics on May 5th. (Getty Images)

The Yankees were defeat the Athletics on Sunday as they were defeated 5-4 in a hard-fought game. The Yankees were never able to take the lead in this game as it was always tied or they were trailing. In the bottom of the ninth inning, they had a chance to tie it with runners on first and second, but Vernon Wells struck out to end the game.

Andy Pettitte started for the Yankees and his struggles continued. Pettitte allowed four runs, three of them earned, on four hits in five innings of work. He struck out two, but walked four. Pettitte struggled with command, but seemed to make a pitch when it mattered. He finished his outing with 100 pitches thrown, in which 57 of them were for strikes.

With the score 4-2 in the sixth, Lyle Overbay blooped a single to center field to tie the game at four.

The Yankees allowed the Athletics to take the lead in the eighth inning when Boone Logan allowed a game-winning solo shot off the bat of Josh Donaldson.

The Yankees concluded their ten game homestand with a 7-3 record and will travel to Colorado to take on the Rockies on Tuesday.

Game 32: Athletics at Yankees

Game 32: Athletics at Yankees
May 5th, 2013, 1:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

TV: YES Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: Sunny, 60 Degrees, Wind: E at 12 MPH

The Yankees and Athletics will conclude their three game set this afternoon. The Athletics won the first game, while the Yankees won the middle game. Andy Pettitte goes for the Yankees against Dan Straily and the A's.

Here are the lineups:

Athletics (17-14)
Adam Rosales, SS
Derek Norris, C
Jed Lowrie, 2B
Yoenis Cespedes, CF
Josh Donaldson, 3B
Nate Freiman, 1B
Luke Montz, DH
Seth Smith, LF
Michael Taylor, RF

Pitching: Dan Straily RHP (1-0, 6.35 ERA this season)
(Dan Straily against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees (18-11)
Brett Gardner, CF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Vernon Wells, LF
Travis Hafner, DH
Ichiro Suzuki, RF
Jayson Nix, 3B
Lyle Overbay, 1B
Eduardo Nunez, SS
Chris Stewart, C

Pitching: Andy Pettitte LHP (3-2, 3.86 ERA this season)
(Andy Pettitte against the Athletics: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Hughes stellar in win against Athletics

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Phil Hughes pitches against the Athletics on May 4th. (Associated Press Photo)

After struggling to start the season, Phil Hughes looks to be back on track with his strong showing today. The Yankees were able to defeat the Athletics 4-2 after receiving an impressive start from Phil Hughes. Hughes came into this game 0-2 with a 4.67 ERA, but finished with a 1-2 record with a 3.60 ERA.

Hughes allowed no runs on four hits in eight innings of work. He struck out nine and walked two. He finished his outing with 118 pitches thrown, in which 82 of them were for strikes. Hughes was ahead of mostly every hitter and was also keeping them off balance.

The Yankee offense used the home run ball to their advantage today as Chris Stewart launched a solo shot in the second inning. Lyle Overbay would follow in the fifth inning with a solo shot of his own.

Brett Gardner and Travis Hafner both contributed offensively with RBI singles.

Shawn Kelley and Mariano Rivera pitched the ninth inning and they each allowed a run.

The Yankees and Athletics will play the final game of their three game set tomorrow afternoon.

Game 31: Athletics at Yankees

Game 31: Athletics at Yankees
May 3rd, 2013, 1:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

TV: YES Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: 

After being shutout last night by the Athletics, the Yankees hope to bounce back in the middle game of the three game set.

Click Here for the Probable Pitchers for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Athletics (17-13)
John Jaso, C
Jed Lowrie, DH
Yoenis Cespedes, CF
Brandon Moss, 1B
Josh Donaldson, 3B
Seth Smith, LF
Josh Reddick, RF
Adam Rosales, SS
Eric Sogard, 2B

Pitching: Bartolo Colon RHP (3.38 ERA this season)
(Bartolo Colon against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees (17-11)
Brett Gardner, CF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Vernon Wells, LF
Travis Hafner, DH
Ichiro Suzuki, RF
Chris Nelson, 3B
Lyle Overbay, 1B
Eduardo Nunez, SS
Chris Stewart, C

Pitching: Phil Hughes RHP (0-2, 4.67 ERA this season)
(Phil Hughes against the Athletics: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Yankees shut out in opener against Athletics

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C.C. Sabathia pitches against the Athletics on May 3rd. (Getty Images)

The Yankees weren't able to do much on Friday night as they were defeated by the Athletics 2-0. C.C. Sabathia gave the Yankees six quality innings, but the bats were unable to pick him up. Collectively, they were only able to muster six hits. They were 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position as a team and they left six men on base.

Sabathia allowed two runs on eight hits in six innings of work. He struck out six and walked two. He finished his outing with 118 pitches, in which 74 of them were for strikes.

Brett Gardner and Jayson Nix both had two hits in the loss.

The Yankees will look to bounce back tomorrow afternoon as they will play the middle game of the three game set against the Athletics.