Sunday, August 31, 2008

Jays at Yankees- August 31

Today the Yanks finish off their 6 game home stand so far they are 2-3 and facing Halladay who's going for his fourth win against the Yanks this season. The teams have split 7 wins each with 4 remaining. This is a big game for the Yanks otherwise the season may be over as they start the afternoon 7 games behind Boston in the wildcard. Alex Rodriguez tied a record off most GIDP in one month with 11. Andy Pettitte goes for his 14TH win today as the Jays and Yanks start at 1:05 in the rubber game.

Pitching match up:
RHP Roy Halladay (16-9, 2.69) vs. LHP Andy Pettitte (13-10, 4.37)



Scutaro 2B
Eckstein DH
Rios RF
Wells CF
Barajas C
Lind LF
Bautista 1B
Rolen 3B
Mcdonald SS



Damon CF
Jeter SS
Abreu RF
Rodriguez 3B
Giambi 1B
Nady LF
Matsui DH
Cano 2B
Molina C

Notes:
...Yanks begin day 7 games behind wild card leading Red Sox and 3.5 behind the Twins
... Alex Rodriguez tied a record for most GIDP in a month with 11 he tied with Jose Guillen when he hit into 11 last August

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