Sabathia Struggles Yet Again in Yankees Loss to Rays

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By Nick Ziegler (@Ziggy26x)

May 4^th, 2014

Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees

Final Score: Rays 5 Yankees 1

In Sunday's finale of the three-game series between the Rays and Yankees, the Yankees were unable to win the rubber game with C.C. Sabathia on the mound against Erik Bedard. The loss moves the Yankees to (16-14) on the season, but they are still atop the ultra tight AL East.

Once again for the Yankees like much of last season, C.C. Sabathia struggled, as their has to be some major concerns brewing about the former ace after a poor start to the season. In already his fourth loss of the season, Sabathia allowed five runs on 10 hits and a walk, as Joe Girardi had to pull him in the fourth inning with things getting out of hand. In 2014, Sabathia has an ERA of 5.75, as what the Yankees hoped would be a bounce back season for Sabathia isn’t looking like that at all.

Rays Starter Erik Bedard shutdown the Yankees offense on Sunday for his first win of the season, as the Yankees offense struggled to get anything going against him. Bedard went six innings allowing just one run on six hits and one walk, while striking out three batters. The Yankees were only able to produce a run in fourth inning, as Yangervis Solarte hit a sac-fly to score Mark Teixeira.

Yankees Win Final Game of the 2013 Season

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By Nick Ziegler (@Ziggy26x)

September 29^th, 2013

New York Yankees vs Houston Astros Post Game Recap

Final Score: Yankees 5 Astros 1

The New York Yankees were able to finish up their 2013 season in Houston with a win over the horrible Astros, as they completed the sweep in extra innings on Sunday. The win means the Yankees finish the 2013 season with a (85-77), which is pretty good considering all the injuries this season.

David Huff got the start for the Yankees, and despite pitching pretty well didn’t factor in the decision. Huff would only allow one run in the first inning, as Matt Dominguez had a RBI single to score Jonathan Villar. Huff went five innings allowing just the one run on three hits, and had seven strikeouts.

Yankees Take Series Against Astros

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By Nick Ziegler (@Ziggy26x)

May 1st, 2013

Houston Astros vs. New York Yankees Post Game Recap

Final Score: Astros 4 Yankees 5

The New York Yankees were able to start the month of May with their second straight win over the Astros, which gives them the series win. Despite all the injuries the Yankees still find ways to win and are (17-10) on the year.

David Phelps getting the chance to be the fifth starter in the Yankees rotation didn’t do a very good job to solidify his spot in the rotation. Phelps was given a four run lead, but couldn’t hold it, which is something a pitcher trying to be in the rotation has to do. Phelps finished the game going 5.2 innings allowing four runs on eight hits, and one walk, in what was a sub-par start from him.