Andy Pettitte has won just two games in the last two months, having spent some time on the DL due to a strained muscle. Though he isn’t walking many batters as is the norm, he’s giving up the hits at a greater clip since his down time. Is he okay, or is he struggling? He’s on the mound tonight against the Rangers, who send Justin Grimm. Grimm has been a tomato can through the last two months as well.
Lineups follow, comment away.
| Texas | |
| I. Kinsler 2b | .300 |
| E. Andrus ss | .241 |
| N. Cruz rf | .268 |
| A. Beltre 3b | .294 |
| A.J. Pierzynski c | .300 |
| L. Berkman dh | .260 |
| M. Moreland 1b | .277 |
| D. Murphy lf | .221 |
| L. Martin cf | .289 |
| J. Grimm | 5.57 |
| NY Yankees | |
| B. Gardner cf | .285 |
| I. Suzuki rf | .270 |
| R. Cano 2b | .277 |
| T. Hafner dh | .223 |
| L. Overbay 1b | .239 |
| Z. Almonte lf | .438 |
| J. Nix 3b | .249 |
| C. Stewart c | .248 |
| A. Gonzalez ss | .333 |
| A. Pettitte | 4.20 |
Joba is a hot mess. Fat slider gets taken for a ride by Cruz to straightaway center.
Joba gets booed off after getting absolutely painted. Dismal.
Time for Kate.
After a questionable third strike to Gardner, Ichiro hammers a shot to deep right and make it 6-5.
Seriously, Ichiro killed it.
That’s the most runs the Yankees scored in a loss all season. Thanks, Joba.