I feel like each of the last three losses have gotten progressively worse. First was the 14-inning game and the parade of stranded runners. Then there was CC Sabathia getting beat down and lackadaisical defense contributing to an inside the park homer. Then the usually excellent bullpen walked six guys in an inning, including five straight with two outs and three with the bases loaded. It can’t get any worse than that, right? Nowhere to go but up, I hope.
After these last few losses, I’m not asking for much tonight. A good start from Hiroki Kuroda would be wonderful, just so I know he didn’t forget how to pitch over the winter or something. A few hits with men in scoring position would be cool, though they did go 2-for-5 in those spots last night. Can’t really complain about hitting .400. Not terrible defense, particularly in right field? These last few nights have been an adventure out there. I dunno, just win please. Here is the Angels lineup and here is the Yankees lineup:
- CF Jacoby Ellsbury
- SS Derek Jeter
- RF Carlos Beltran
- 1B Mark Teixeira
- DH Alfonso Soriano
- C Brian McCann
- 3B Yangervis Solarte
- LF Brett Gardner
- 2B Brian Roberts
RHP Hiroki Kuroda
The weather in Anaheim is just splendid, so don’t worry about a rain delay or anything like that. It’s probably been years since they had to roll out the tarp at Angel Stadium. The game is scheduled to begin a little after 10pm ET and you can watch on YES. Enjoy.
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