Phil Hughes gave Yankees fans something to be optimistic about in his last start against the Blue Jays by pitching six solid innings and only giving up two runs. But today, he took a few steps back.
Hughes struggled with his control, only lasting three plus innings in his first loss of the season today. Hughes had no control from the beginning and could not establish the strike zone. He threw over 90 pitches in three plus. His ERA now stands at 5.00.
The bullpen only gave up two runs over the final five innings, but with the offense not hitting, the game was all but over.
As has been the case this season, the Yankees couldn't get timely hits. Cano struck out with the bases loaded, Johnny Damon popped up when he represented the tying run, Giambi couldn't drive in a run from third, and A-Rod had the Golden Sombrero.
The Yankees also received awful news, as Jorge Posada is most likely headed to the disabled list. Without him and Jeter in the lineup, the Yankees are missing two big bats in the lineup with Boston coming up.
The Yankees right now have been lucky they have had solid pitching or they could easily be 2-6 or 1-7. Tomorrow, Ian Kennedy looks to rebound.
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Tough loss, almost embarrassing but Jeter should be back for the Fenway
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