Photo: ReutersIt’s difficult to describe tonight’s game. Another amazing match was played by the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox. An unbelievable ninth inning ended an epic fight at Yankee Stadium because two homeruns changed the 'Bombers''s destiny, who defeated their eternal rival 11-9.
They were losing 7-9 when the bottom of the ninth started, but Jonathan Papelbon once again struggled against the Yankees. A couple of two run homeruns were blasted: First, a ‘bomb’ by Alex Rodriguez to tie the game and then an enormous shot by Marcus Thames to get the first 2010 walk-off victory. If you were missing AJ Burnett’s pies don’t worry, he finally anointed one. Papelbon, the Red Sox’ closer, was the losing pitcher too on April 7th.
When both teams go out to the field the fans never come back home disappointed. It doesn’t matter which month, they will combat as in an October playoffs series. That happened today. The Yankees had a big rally of five runs in the first inning. ‘A-Rod’ singled for two RBIs, Robinson Cano got a base hit to drive in one run, Francisco Cervelli doubled (1 RBI) and Thames batted a sacrifice fly.
After that, Adrian Beltre’s bat gave the first run to the Red Sox thanks to a hit in the second, but in the bottom Mark Teixeira doubled and the Yankees scored for the sixth time.
Despite the 6-1 lead, the Boston’s resurrection began. David Ortiz homered in the fourth and JD Drew did the same in the fifth, but at that moment two teammates were on base. New York also attacked in that fifth due to one of tonight’s stars, Thames, who hit a RBI double before the Red Sox batted three scaring homeruns: Victor Martinez in the sixth, and Kevin Youkilis (2-RBI) and Martinez in the eighth.
Boston’s starter Daisuke Matsuzaka threw awfully: 4.2, 9 H, 7 R, 7 ER, 3 BB and 3 SO. On the other hand, Phil Hughes wasn’t ‘hughest’ as in other games: 5.0, 6 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 1 BB and 3 SO.
Consequently, the Yankees bullpen had to charge overtime. It’s ironic that Javier Vazquez won throwing only one out. He will be on the mound next Friday vs. the Mets in the beginning of the Subway Series.
The Yankees were going to lose as the day before against the Twins, but the 'aura and mystique' didn’t fail: ‘A-Rod’ and Thames explained with two deep balls the Yankees’ tradition and pride.
It’s difficult to choose the player of the game: Thames (2-4, 1 R, 4 RBI), Rodriguez (2-5, 2 R, 4 RBI) or Cervelli (2-4, 3 R, 1 RBI)? The walk-off could be the reason to give Thames the award, but don´t forget ‘A-Rod''s tying blast and Cervelli’s astounding and constant performance.
It t wasn’t October, it was another great Yanks – Sox rivalry chapter!
MLB results: May 17
Red Sox 9 - Yankees 11
Brewers 3 - Reds 6. Orlando Cabrera, doubled, singled, scored one run and batted in one run. 2-5.
Giants 1 - Padres 3. Edgar Renteria didn't play (disabled list).
Indians 3 - Rays 4 (11)
Mariners 4 - Athletics 8
Astros 2 - Dodgers 6
Nationals 2 - Cardinals 6
Rockies 2 - Cubs 4 (11)
Angels 3 - Rangers 4
Mets 3 - Braves 2
Diamondbacks 5 - Marlins 1
Twins 8 - Blue Jays 3
Pirates 2 - Phillies 12
Royals 4 - Orioles 3
White Sox - Tigers (Postponed-rain)
Standings.
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Yankees win!
Let's go Yankees!
¡Por la lucha XXVIII! ¡Todos a portar el 28!
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