Yanks' Offense Struggles in Loss to Red Sox

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Yankees	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	3	6	1
Red Sox	0	0	2	0	0	1	0	0	1	4	12	0

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Hiroki Kuroda pitches against the Red Sox on Tuesday. (Getty Images)

The Yankees were unable to capitalize when they had opportunities tonight as they were defeated 4-3 by the Red Sox.

Hiroki Kuroda started tonight and he was decent. Kuroda allowe 3 runs on 8 hits in 6 1/3 innings of work. He struck out 6 and did not issue a walk. Kuroda, just like many of the other starters, gave up the lead after the offense took the lead.

Derek Jeter drove in two of their three runs tonight as he had a big two-run double in the sixth inning.

The Yankees were unable to hold down the Red Sox in the ninth inning with the game tied. David Robertson suffered the loss as the Jacoby Ellsbury hit a walk-off single.

The Yankees and Red Sox will continue their three game set tomorrow night.

Game 141: Yankees at Red Sox

September 11th, 2012, 7:05 pm ET, Fenway Park

TV:  My9, MLB Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: N/A

The Yankees and Red Sox will begin a three game set tonight.

Click Here for the probable pitchers for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Yankees (79-61)
Derek Jeter, SS
Nick Swisher, RF
Alex Rodriguez, DH
Robinson Cano, 2B
Russell Martin, C
Steve Pearce, 1B
Curtis Granderson, CF
Andruw Jones, LF
Jayson Nix, 3B

Pitching: Hiroki Kuroda RHP (13-10, 3.14 ERA this season)
(Hiroki Kuroda against the Red Sox: Click Here)

Red Sox (63-78)
Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
Scott Podsednik, DH
Dustin Pedroia, 2B
James Loney, 1B
Cody Ross, LF
Ryan Lavarnway, C
Ryan Kalish, RF
Pedro Ciriaco, 3B
Mike Aviles, SS

Pitching: Jon Lester LHP (9-11, 4.99 ERA this season)
(Jon Lester against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Probable Pitchers: Yankees at Red Sox

The Yankees will conclude their road trip with a three game set against the Red Sox.

Here are the probable pitchers for this series:


Game 1: Monday, September 11th, 7:05 pm ET, Fenway Park

Yankees:
Hiroki Kuroda RHP (13-10, 3.14 ERA this season)
(Hiroki Kuroda against the Red Sox: Click Here)

Red Sox:
Jon Lester LHP (9-11, 4.99 ERA this season)
(Jon Lester against the Yankees: Click Here)

Game 2: Tuesday, September 12th, 7:05 pm ET, Fenway Park

Yankees:
David Phelps RHP (3-4, 3.55 ERA this season)
(David Phelps against the Red Sox: Click Here)

Red Sox:
Aaron Cook RHP (3-9, 5.17 ERA this season)
(Aaron Cook against the Yankees: Click Here)

Game 3: Wednesday, September 13th, 7:05 pm ET, Fenway Park

Yankees:
Phil Hughes RHP (14-12, 4.13 ERA this season)
(Phil Hughes against the Red Sox: Click Here)

Red Sox:
Felix Doubront LHP (10-8, 5.21 ERA this season)
(Felix Doubront against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the series!

Yanks' Crush Orioles in Finale; Split Series

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Yankees	1	0	0	4	0	1	2	5	0	13	14	0
Orioles	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	3	4	2

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Freddy Garcia pitches against the Orioles on Sunday. (Getty Images)

The Yankees cruised passed the Orioles on Sunday when they defeated them 13-3. The Yankees bats came alive as they were able to split the four game set and take back sole possession of first place in the American League East.

Freddy Garcia started for the Yankees and he didn't last very long. Garcia allowed 3 runs on 3 hits in 3 1/3 innings of work. He struck 1 and walked 1. Garcia was pulled after throwing 52 pitches, in which 35 of them were for strikes.

The Yankee bullpen was stellar as they only allowed 1 hit in 5 2/3 innings of work.

Curtis Granderson led the offense today as he went 3-3 and drove in five runs. Granderson pinch-hit for Andruw Jones in the sixth inning.

Derek Jeter collected two more hits in  four at-bats to increase his average to .324 on the season.

The Yankees will conclude their road trip after an off-day on Monday when they begin a three game set with the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday.

Game 140: Yankees at Orioles

September 9h, 2012, 1:35 pm ET, Oriole Park at Camden Yards

TV:  YES Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: N/A

The Yankees and Orioles will conclude their four game set today.

Here are the lineups:

Yankees (78-61)
Derek Jeter, DH
Nick Swisher, RF
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Robinson Cano, 2B
Russell Martin, C
Steve Pearce, 1B
Andruw Jones, LF
Jayson Nix, SS
Ichiro Suzuki, CF

Pitching: Freddy Garcia RHP (7-6, 5.09 ERA this season)
(Freddy Garcia against the Orioles: Click Here)

Orioles (78-61)
Nate McLouth, LF
J.J. Hardy, SS
Wilson Betemit, DH
Adam Jones, CF
Matt Wieters, C
Mark Reynolds, 1B
Chris Davis, DH
Manny Machado, 3B
Robert Andino, 2B

Pitching: Zach Britton LHP (5-1, 4.15 ERA this season)
(Zach Britton against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!