Mark Teixeira Steers Yankees To Victory
Twins waste bases-loaded, no-outs chance in 11th, go on to lose 4-3 to YankeesNEW YORK — Umpire Phil Cuzzi blew a call. Then the Minnesota Twins missed a chance to make it right. Teixeira homers in 11th inning, Yankees beat Twins 4-3 to take 2-0 lead in AL playoff seriesNEW YORK — Mark Teixeira and Alex Rodriguez stood together as Yankee Stadium roared. Yankees hit 3 homers, rally for 1st 4-game home sweep of Red Sox in 24 years with 5-2 victoryNEW YORK —Jon Lester dazzled for seven innings, and the Red Sox held a lead in the eighth. Then everything unraveled, much as it did all series, and Boston was left wondering what else it can do to win a game. Damon, Teixeira hit back-to-back homers, giving Yankees 5-2 win and 4-game sweep of Red SoxNEW YORK —Johnny Damon and Mark Teixeira hit back-to-back homers in the eighth inning Sunday night, and the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 5-2 to finish their first four-game home sweep of their bitter rival in 24 years. Homers from Damon, Teixeira and Matsui help Pettitte end winless streak as Yankees beat JaysTORONTO — Now that he’s almost certainly staying in Toronto for the rest of the season, all Roy Halladay wants to do is win. Chamberlain pitches 8 scoreless innings, Yankees hit 3 homers in 6-2 win over RaysST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Joba Chamberlain pitched eight scoreless innings and Mark Teixeira and Robinson Cano homered and drove in two runs apiece to lead the New York Yankees to a 6-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night. Kennedy homers on first pitch and Oakland pounds Boston for second straight game, 8-6BOSTON — The Oakland Athletics are hitting the way the once-powerful Boston Red Sox used to. Chamberlain pitches 8 scoreless innings, Yankees hit 3 homers to beat Rays 6-2.ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Joba Chamberlain pitched eight scoreless innings and Mark Teixeira and Robinson Cano homered and drove in two runs apiece to lead the New York Yankees to a 6-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night. Scott Kazmir outpitches C.C. Sabathia, Evan Longoria homers to help Rays defeat Yankees 6-2ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Scott Kazmir outpitched CC Sabathia to win for the first time in more than two months, and the Tampa Bay Rays slowed down the streaking New York Yankees with a 6-2 victory Tuesday night. Kazmir outpitches Sabathia, Longoria homers to help Rays stop Yankees 6-2ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Scott Kazmir outpitched CC Sabathia to win for the first time in more than two months, and the Tampa Bay Rays slowed down the streaking New York Yankees with a 6-2 victory Tuesday night. Hideki Matsui’s homer in 9th gives New York Yankees’ 2-1 win over Baltimore OriolesNEW YORK — Hideki Matsui homered off Jim Johnson in the ninth inning Monday night, giving the streaking New York Yankees a 2-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Hal Steinbrenner: New York Yankees can win titleNEW YORK — Hal Steinbrenner was direct and to the point, much as his famous father always was. No junior circuit on the field: American League dominates National League All Stars these days
Toronto pitcher Roy Halladay gets biggest All-Star bonus at $125,000NEW YORK — It pays to be an All-Star. Mark Teixeira finally homers, Yankees extend dominance of Twins with 6-4 victory for sweepMINNEAPOLIS — Mark Teixeira ended a 23-game homerless drought and the New York Yankees completed a season sweep of the Minnesota Twins with a 6-4 victory Thursday. Teixeira connected on the first pitch of the fifth inning. It was his 21st homer of the season and first in 96 at-bats, dating to June 12 against the Mets. Pat Burrell’s 11th-inning homer ends 4-game slide, lifting Rays to 3-1 win over Blue JaysST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Pat Burrell circled the bases, preparing himself for the reception brewing at home plate. The slumping Tampa Bay slugger may be off to a slow start with his new team, but he hadn’t forgotten what it was like to be engulfed by teammates after a game-winning home run. Instead of trotting into the celebration upright, he crouched low to protect himself. CC Sabathia, Yankees stomp Twins 10-2
Sabathia, Yankees keep on rolling, stomp Baker and Twins in 10-2 victoryMINNEAPOLIS — CC Sabathia allowed one run on three hits in seven innings and the New York Yankees roughed up Minnesota starter Scott Baker in a 10-2 victory over the Twins on Tuesday night. Rookie Ricky Romero and Blue Jays stop streaking Yankees 7-6NEW YORK — Ricky Romero extended his scoreless streak to 24 innings before Eric Hinske homered in his Yankees debut, and the Toronto Blue Jays held on to beat New York 7-6 Monday and avoid getting swept in a four-game series. Boston’s Wakefield makes first All-Star team; Cards’ Pujols leads votingNEW YORK — Red Sox manager Terry Francona had a little fun with Tim Wakefield after the 42-year-old knuckleballer made his first All-Star team. Jeter, Matsui provide power, bullpen makes lead stand up in Yankees’ 10-8 win over Blue JaysNEW YORK — Derek Jeter had four hits including the a go-ahead two-run homer, Hideki Matsui homered and drove in four runs, and the New York Yankees rallied from a four-run hole to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-8 on Sunday. Home Game: Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols leads voting for All-Star game in St. LouisNEW YORK — Albert Pujols will be in a familiar spot when St. Louis hosts the 80th All-Star game. Boston knuckleballer Tim Wakefield is headed for a brand new situation. Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter leads AL voting for 80th All-Star gameNEW YORK — Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter is the top AL vote-getter in balloting for the 80th All-Star game in St. Louis. Jorge Posada’s RBI single in 12th inning gives Yankees 6-5 victory over Toronto Blue JaysNEW YORK — Jorge Posada hit a game-ending RBI single in the 12th inning to lift the New York Yankees to a 6-5 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. Yankees OF Xavier Nady to have Tommy John elbow surgeryNEW YORK — Yankees outfielder Xavier Nady will have ligament replacement surgery on his right elbow after re-injuring it during a minor league rehab game. |
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Friday night belonged to Mark Teixeira as the first baseman of the Yankees hit a homer during the 11th inning of the match against the Twins to guide his team to a 4-3 victory. The win now gives the Yankees a two game lead over the Minnesota Twins in their best of five division series. Needless to say, the match had a nail biting finish which witnessed the New York Yankees emerging as the victor.
ST. LOUIS — A lot sure has changed since baseball’s All-Stars last pulled into the Gateway City.
CC Sabathia, Yankees keep on rolling, stomp Baker and Twins in 10-2 victory
