Ibanez, Yankees Walk-Off Against Red Sox

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Red Sox	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	3	8	1
Yankees	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	1	4	16	0

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David Phelps pitches against the Red Sox on Tuesday. (The Associated Press)

Raul Ibanez came through tonight for the Yankees as he belted a two-run shot in the ninth inning, then won the game in the twelfth inning on a single to left field. The Yankees kept sole possession of first place with their victory tonight.

David Phelps started for the Yankees and he was solid. Phelps allowed 2 runs on 3 hits in 5 1/3 innings of work. He struck out 4, but walked 2. Phelps had a shaky first inning as he allowed two runs to begin the night. He would settle down to give the Yankees a chance to win.

Raul Ibanez was called on to pinch hit in the ninth inning with Curtis Granderson on first base in a 3-1 ballgame. Ibanez came through with a big two-run shot to right field to tie the game. Raul would then come up in the twelfth inning and he would single through the left side to score Francisco Cervelli and win the game.

Eduardo Nunez drove in their first run tonight with a RBI infield single in the second inning.

Although the Yankees won the game, their offense struggled tonight. As a team, they were 4-for-11 with runners in scoring position and they left a total of 14 runners on base.

The Yankee bullpen was solid tonight as they shut the door in extra innings. Derek Lowe pitched 2 innings of 2 hit ball. He struck out 1 and walked 1, but did not allow a run. Lowe picked up his 9th win of the season tonight.

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