Yankees Offense Struggles in Loss to Blue Jays

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Yankees	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	9	0
Blue Jays	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	x	3	7	2

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Andy Pettitte pitches against the Blue Jays on Saturday. (Getty Images)

The Yankees were unable to record consecutive victories as they were defeated 3-2 by the Blue Jays.

Andy Pettitte started for the Yankees and he put the team in a spot to win. Pettitte allowed 3 runs on 5 hits in 5 2/3 innings of work. He struck out 4, but allowed 3 walks. Pettitte exited with 94 pitches thrown, in which 56 of them were for strikes.

The Yankee offense scored twice in the first inning on sacrifice flies by Robinson Cano and Curtis Granderson.

The Yankees were 2-for-11 in today's game and left 10 runners on base. They had the chance to blow the game wide open, but they could not get the big hit. The Yankees out-hit the Blue Jays 9-7.

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

Game 158: Yankees at Blue Jays

September 29th, 2012, 1:07 pm ET, Rogers Centre

TV:  YES Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: N/A

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

Click Here for the probable pitchers for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Yankees (91-66)
Derek Jeter, DH
Ichiro Suzuki, RF
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Robinson Cano, 2B
Nick Swisher, 1B
Curtis Granderson, CF
Andruw Jones, RF
Eduardo Nunez, SS
Chris Stewart, C

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

Blue Jays (69-88)
Brett Lawrie, 3B
Rajai Davis, LF
Edwin Encarnacion, DH
Yunel Escobar, SS
Yan Gomes, 1B
Moises sierra, RF
Jeff Mathis, C
Adeiny Hechavarria, 2B
Anthony Gose, CF

Pitching: 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)

Enjoy the game!

Yankees Offense Explodes Against Blue Jays

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Yankees	2	1	0	0	0	4	1	2	0	11	13	0
Blue Jays	0	0	0	0	1	1	2	0	0	4	12	1

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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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Yankees	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0
Blue Jays	0	0	2	0	2	0	1	1	x	6	10	0

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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.