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Yankees Bullpen Implodes in Stadium Opener
That stench you smell coming from the Bronx is from the Yanks bullpen and third baseman. After playing the Indians to a 1-1 tie through 6 innings the bullpen allowed 9 runs in the top of the 7th including the first grand slam in the new Stadium. The day started with much fan fare, hoopla, a beautiful day, and a fly over. C.C. Sabathia recorded the first Yankee Stadium strike out in the first inning but clearly did not have his best stuff today. Sabathia did give his team a chance to win working out of several jams and allowing just one run in 5 and 2/3 innings pitched. C.C. only allowed 5 hits and struck out 4 but walked 5 Indians. Jorge Posada hit the first Yankee Stadium home run for the Bombers in the 5th inning off reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee. The solo shot tied the game at 1-1. However, the bull pen stunk up the show in the 7th inning. Jose Veras and Damaso Marte combined to allow 9 runs on 5 hits 2 of which were home runs and 2 walks. That blew the game wide open at 10-1 and spoiled the party. The Bombers will go at it again tomorrow afternoon and will try to get their first home win of the season. Joba Chamberlain (0-0) will make his second start of the season as he goes up against Anthony Reyes (0-1). Lets hope tomorrow goes a little better. One last note…How long are we going to have to watch Cody Ransom stink it up at the plate? after another 0 for 5 performance today Ranson is now hitting just .100 for the season with just 3 hits. Ransom looked flat out lost at times today at the plate. He was taking half swings and looked like he had no business facing Major League pitching. I heard A-Rod is ahead of schedule. I sure hope so!!!
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