World Series Bound

Last Night at approximatley 8:30 pm, the Yankees hosted the Angels once again, in a game 6 battle, which the Yankees were up in the series 3-2. This game was highly aniticipated, and they played to their potential. To begin the game, it was scoreless until the third inning, where the Angels took the lead. Mathis doubled to center, then had bobby abrue, the former yankee, drive him in. After three the Angels led 1-0. Luckily it didnt take the yankees long to get back in it, they answered back with 3 runs in the bottom of the fourth. With help from the Angels pitching staff who walked in a run, the yanks worked walks, got simple base hits, and ran the bases well.

Pitching for the Yanks was veteran Andy Pettite, who pitch a greatgame, only allowing one run through six innings. Throwing for the Angels was Joe Saunders, not a rookie, but doesn't have much postseason experience. Once he got a couple hits against him and let up a couple runs, Angels coaching staff was not hesitant on pulling im right away. Getting into the bullpen early in the games has been a key success for the Yanks throughout the postseason. With great hitting from A-Rod, Jeter, and Damon, the Yankees were able to put up five runs on a good pitching staff. Another key to the Yankees success this postseason was their ability to work walks, and make pitchers get deep into their pitch counts. After winning last nights game 5-2, the Yanks are feeling confident going into the World Series with their ace CC Sabathia on the mound on lots of rest.

Its been 6 years since the Yanks have been to the world series, and from whatn the players are saying, manager Joe Girardi has been doing a great job. After winning the ALCS last night, CC Sabathia was named MVP of the ALCS, with a 1.1 era. They interviewed several players and management last night, and its apparent that this year they are trying to win it for old owner George Steinbrenner, who is very sick right now. With the series starting wednesday, its going to be an exciting week, for New York fans as well as Philadelphia fans. Phillies are making their second trip in a row to the world series, and were the champions last year. Home field advantage is definitley in favor for New York, but if they dont come to play, Phillies will repeat what they did last year. With everything said and done, Go Yankss!!

Almost...

Yesterday was an almost day for the New York Yankees as they went to Los Angeles to play the Angels in the third game of the series. On the mound for the Yankees was Andy Pettite, who faced off against Jared Weaver.

To start the game Jeter led off, only seeing two pitches before taking the third one out of the park for the first run of the game. Things were looking good in the early innings for the Yanks, Alex Rodriguez also had a solo home run in the fourth making it 2-0. Along side A-rod and Jeter, Johnny Damon decided to pitch with a solo home run in the fifth inning making it 3-0 After 4-1/2 innings of play. In the bottom of the fifth inning, Angels Kendrick, decided to start things off with a solo home run to left field. Unfortunately for the Yanks, this is when we started going down hill. In the bottom of the sixth inning, Vladamir Guerrero had a two run blast tying the score at 3-3. As the game went on, the Angels took the lead 4-3 in the bottom of the 7th, as Izturis hit a sacrifice fly which scored Kendrick. It wasn't over yet, Jorge Posada decided to put in some work of his own for the Yankees fourth solo home run of the game tying the game at 4-4.

This game was so interesting to watch, especially in the late innings, and eventually went into extra innings. Throughout the game, the yanks had several opportunity's to put runs on the board but had trouble getting that one big hit. In the bottom of the eleventh, was possibly the dumbest move Joe Girardi has made all year. To start the eleventh inning, Girardi took Robertson out of the bullpen and put him in the game. Two up- two down in this inning, and Girardi decides that, that wasn't good enough, so he took out Robertson and put in Aceves who was very good for us this year. Unfortunately, Aceves gave up a single, than a long hit to the outfield Mathis, and Kendrick scored to win the game. After the walk off, the Angels did just like the Yanks and celebrated on the field, tackling each other, and cheering. The crowd in LA was going nuts, and the hometown Bronx was definitley very quiet. I know that my apartment did not have a good rest of the night after watching the end of this one, especially since the Yanks did not lose a game yet in the postseason. After watching this game, it gives me a different perspective on how this series could end up, but like my roommates said, I'm just being a Yankee fan(they will pull this one out). I know a lot of people are upset that we lost a game, and if not taken care of, can lose a couple more, but I do know one thing, with CC Sabathia on the mound tonight, the Angels are going to have to try that much harder, and the Yanks are definitely going to have to turn there bats around and start hitting. However, the Yanks were ALMOST undefeated this playoffs, and we were ALMOST about to win, but tonight will be a huge game, and possibly could decide the series advantage.

New York- New York!

Hey everyone, I got another interesting post this week, concerning my Yankees and Giants. Last sunday the New York Giants faced off against the Oakland Raiders in the Meadowlands of New Jersey. With much speculation before the game if Eli was going to start, he kept his reputation and began the game. Right from the get-go it was safe to say this game was going to be a blow out with the end of the first quarter 14-0. If it wasn't enough taking Eli out of the game in the first quarter, but David Carr added another 17 points in the second quarter, making the score 31-0. The rest of the game was almost like a video game simulation when nobody wants to play anymore. The raiders were being bashed by the announcers during and after the game, and were called the worst team in the league. However this upcoming sunday it wont be that easy,as we face off against the New Orleans Saints who are also 5-0. This is going to be a battle of quarterbacks, runningbacks, and defense. Personally I feel really confident because Eli got good rest last week, and Ahmad Bradshaw is finally coming out of his shell with 11 carries for 110 yards and two touchdowns last week.

As far as my other team is concerned, we rapped up a sweet sweep against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday with a 4-1 win for Andy Pettite. The Yanks really lucked out having their next game on friday because they get to rest their pitching staff, and players. Going into friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels, we know Sabathia will be on the mound facing off against John Lackey. This will be a great showdown with both aces from each club on the mound. Luckily for the Yanks they got home field advantage throughout the playoffs, so our first two games will be home in the Bronx. We got three wins under our belt, and you only need eleven to win the world series (you do the math). Joe Girardi and his ball club are feeling very confident especially with one huge comback win last series, and Alex Rodriguez is finally coming to life in the playoffs. Believe me or not, I called in the beginning of the season that A-Rod will do ok in the regular season and finally have a great postseason. So far my prediction is going right on point. So dont forget Friday October 16 New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Angels at 7:37. Dont miss it!!

It's Playoff Time!

Back again with another post, concerning the New York Yankees and their post season dreams. In the past seven 8 years the Yankees have fell short of making the world series, something they are notoriously known for. With 26 world championships, the Yankees with start for number 27 on Wednesday, October 7th. This past Sunday, the Yankees finished up thier regular season with last year’s division winners, the Tampa Bay Rays, and won this meeting 10-2, while Alex Rodriguez hit in 7 RBI's, tying the league record for this year.
Playing tonight will be the Minnesota Twins against the Detriot Tigers to see who will play the Yankees tomorrow night in the Bronx. In the other bracket, is the Boston Red Sox against the Los Angeles Angels, which the winners will play the winners of the New York Bracket. Personally I hope the Yankees play the Red Sox for the Division title this year. According to many people, this is the biggest rivalry in all of sports. Many will argue that but it is definitely a huge rival between states and cities.
This year the Yankees finished with 103 wins and 59 losses, making this the best record in baseball. Looking into the postseason, the Yanks pitching staff is looking very strong with Cy Young contender C.C. Sabathia, veteran Andy Pettite, and A.J. Burnett who finished 13-9. Along with their strong pitching staff, the Yankees have an even stronger batting order, with two American League M.V.P. contenders; Derek Jeter and Mark Texeira. Alongside those two, is power house Alex Rodriguez, who was hurt for the beginning of the year, and came through clutch for the remainder of the year. All in all, I feel as if the Yankees have the best chance to win the World Series because of their experience, talent, and over team chemistry.
With the game starting tomorrow, you bet I will be watching every game, and praying the Yankees can pull it out. C.C. Sabathia will be on the mound, and the full Yankees line-up will be in effect. This should be an exciting October, and an even more exciting November (if they make it their). GO YANKSS!!