NEW YORK – With all the focus on the dingers swirling in the Bronx wind the last few days, Andy Pettitte and Mariano Rivera reminded us of how a well pitched game can make anyone forget about the home run.
For the 57th time in their careers, Rivera saved a win for Pettitte, tying Oakland Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley and starter Bob Welch for the highest total in major league history, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.
New York held on for a 5-3 win at the Stadium.
One homer left the yard – well below the average of five through the first four games at Yankee Stadium this past weekend as the Bronx Bombers won their first-ever night game at the ballpark.
Maybe homers only fly out during the day time? This evening truly belonged to Pettitte and Rivera.
"The Yankees let me know after the game," Rivera said of the record. "It means we've played a longtime together. It's special for me and Andy, but the most important thing tonight was his performance. The bullpen just followed up on what he did."
Added Pettitte: "Mariano and I are very fortunate to be in this position. Right now, I'm just trying to make adjustments and build on every performance. Tonight was a strong start."
The Yankee captain, Derek Jeter, suggested the media was going batty with the home run stories. "Balls are going to fly out some times," he said. "It's only been a few games. It's too hard to judge in that period of time.
"We've been playing well," he added. "Both offensively and defensively. We're doing well."
The Yanks (8-6) won their second straight and three of their last four, improving to 3-2 on the homestand.
Nick Swisher, who's been red hot of late, went 0-for-3, but said he'd trade hits for wins any day. "It doesn't matter to me as long as we win. We're taking things one day at a time. It was a great game for Andy and Mo. A great win for us."
Former Yankee Jason Giambi made his first appearance in the Bronx since returning to Oakland this winter as a free agent. He was robbed of an extra base hit on a dazzling catch by center fielder Brett Gardner.
Needless to say, Giambi wasn't impressed by the wind.
"There wasn't much wind tunnel. I hit a couple balls that were pretty good and actually they went nowhere," Giambi said. "It played the same to me. I mean, there were some balls crushed, myself and Robby Cano. I didn't see anything out of the ordinary. It was a night game and really heavy mist."
Damon hit the lone long ball Tuesday night, a no-doubter into the second deck in right field that would have left almost any park on any night.
The sixth-inning shot off Andrew Bailey gave the Yankees the 5-2 lead.
The A's (5-8) dropped their third consecutive game and four of their last five.
Wednesday afternoon will be a battle of leftys at the Stadium. CC Sabathia will oppose Oakland's Brett Anderson.
For the 57th time in their careers, Rivera saved a win for Pettitte, tying Oakland Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley and starter Bob Welch for the highest total in major league history, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.
New York held on for a 5-3 win at the Stadium.
One homer left the yard – well below the average of five through the first four games at Yankee Stadium this past weekend as the Bronx Bombers won their first-ever night game at the ballpark.
Maybe homers only fly out during the day time? This evening truly belonged to Pettitte and Rivera.
"The Yankees let me know after the game," Rivera said of the record. "It means we've played a longtime together. It's special for me and Andy, but the most important thing tonight was his performance. The bullpen just followed up on what he did."
Added Pettitte: "Mariano and I are very fortunate to be in this position. Right now, I'm just trying to make adjustments and build on every performance. Tonight was a strong start."
The Yankee captain, Derek Jeter, suggested the media was going batty with the home run stories. "Balls are going to fly out some times," he said. "It's only been a few games. It's too hard to judge in that period of time.
"We've been playing well," he added. "Both offensively and defensively. We're doing well."
The Yanks (8-6) won their second straight and three of their last four, improving to 3-2 on the homestand.
Nick Swisher, who's been red hot of late, went 0-for-3, but said he'd trade hits for wins any day. "It doesn't matter to me as long as we win. We're taking things one day at a time. It was a great game for Andy and Mo. A great win for us."
Former Yankee Jason Giambi made his first appearance in the Bronx since returning to Oakland this winter as a free agent. He was robbed of an extra base hit on a dazzling catch by center fielder Brett Gardner.
Needless to say, Giambi wasn't impressed by the wind.
"There wasn't much wind tunnel. I hit a couple balls that were pretty good and actually they went nowhere," Giambi said. "It played the same to me. I mean, there were some balls crushed, myself and Robby Cano. I didn't see anything out of the ordinary. It was a night game and really heavy mist."
Damon hit the lone long ball Tuesday night, a no-doubter into the second deck in right field that would have left almost any park on any night.
The sixth-inning shot off Andrew Bailey gave the Yankees the 5-2 lead.
The A's (5-8) dropped their third consecutive game and four of their last five.
Wednesday afternoon will be a battle of leftys at the Stadium. CC Sabathia will oppose Oakland's Brett Anderson.
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