O's Series

It was a tough series to lose two of three from the Orioles. Making it especially hard was Boston getting swept by the Angels leaving a huge opportunity to pick up multiple games on Boston. 

Mussina and Robertson got shelled in game one. Guess you can blame me for jinxing Moose. I only hope he can turn it around his next start. Game two included a valiant comeback attempt that fell a run short. Aubrey Huff's homer off of Mariano in the top of the 9th proved the difference. It was frustrating to see Cano and Betemit both whiff after Gardner had successfully stolen second with one out. Christian got a great jump and beat a great throw on an easy pitch to throw off. Cano looked like a bigger fool than Betemit missing a 2-strike slider that was way outside. Cano, like many lefties, is susceptible to a sweeping curve coming from a low arm-angle throwing lefty. Betemit struck out by swinging at a ball. 

Today's victory included yet another impressive outing from Chamberlain. Missed the Edwar throwing at Millar's head so I can't really comment on it. Robertson came in and looked ok. Abreu had two HRs, A-Rod added another, and Xavier Nady had two doubles. Nady, along with the today's addition of Pudge (see newest post) will lengthen the lineup. 

As a whole the series was a disappointment for the Yanks, but at least they salvaged today's game to pick up a game on Boston, while only netting a loss of one to Tampa this week.