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Angels in the Outfield
It was definitely a hell of a series when the Yanks played the Angels earlier this week in Anaheim! Pure insanity. It was so intense; I literally couldn’t breathe after the first two games. Not good. I mean, I get all worked up with Red Sox series (watch tonight at 7:10pm on Fox!) but this series had me WORKED UP, ya know what I’m sayin’? Alright, ima keep this one short and sweet people, so pay attention!
Monday we started the series 
with a loss…plain and simple: LAA 5 – NYY 2. Pettite was already feeling better, so he started that night. He was definitely a sight for sore eyes! Unfortunately, Andy gave up 3 runs in the 6 innings he pitched. Afterwards, Bruney (as always) and Albaladejo gave up a run each, giving the Angels a 3-run lead and the win. This was a very painful game to watch, although Matsui and Alex each homered to tack two runs on the board.
Tuesday had a much better outcome: NYY 6 – LAA 5. That night, the Yanks were also the first to claim a spot in the playoffs. Gaudin was the starting pitcher; gave up 2 runs in the 4.2 innings he was on the mound. Ace Hood was brought in after Gaudin and surprisingly gave up 2 runs as well. The real shocker was when Phil Hughes gave up a run! That was definitely not expected. On the bright side, Alex and Matsui provided an encore for those who missed their homers on Monday. Posie also joined in the fun! We were in the lead until the 8th inning, where the game became tied. Mr. Speedy Gonzalez (Brett Gardner) broke that 
tie in the 9th when he hit a line-drive to CF and made it to first base. He then stole second base & Jeter walked. With men on first and third, Johnny Damon bunted and got the job done.
Wednesday was just as stressful as the first two games, but again, the Yanks came out of that one with another win: NYY 3 – LAA 2. Burnett, which many fans weren’t sure of, did very well that night and convinced us he was ready for the postseason. He gave up the only 2 runs that the Angels produced in the 5.2 innings he pitched. No homeruns this game, but the Dominican Duo© (Smiley and Melk) came up with some powerful hits for the ribbies!
-That’s all guys! Red Sox/Yanks game starting NOW!
“Let’s do it! Baseball in the Bronx.” Michael Kay
“Now batting…for the Yankees…number two…Derek Jeter”
It was definitely a day I’ll never forget. September 9th: the final game in a four-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays. There was a crowd of over forty-six thousand people on their feet with cameras and cell phones ready in hand. A legend walked over from the on-deck circle over to the batter’s box at his new home. The excited fans started to get louder, but the batter probably just heard silence. It was Jeff Niemann’s job to get this last man out to move on to the next inning. Jeff deals. The first pitch is sent deep down to right field. Base hit.
The crowd, as expected, is going insane. The batter finally reaches the base and proceeds to remove his shin guard. As he stands up to hand his gear over to Mick Kelleher he lays his eyes on the roaring crowd. He continues to looks around, seeing that both teams have stood up in their dugouts. Everyone at Yankee stadium is giving this incredible man a standing ovation. Clearly uncomfortable with the attention, he makes his attempt at trying to enjoy this moment. He takes off his helmet to the crowd, then puts it back on. He’s ready to continue with the game, but the fans aren’t. He takes his helmet off again, and in a moment where everyone should’ve had their Kleenex ready, points at his family up in the box.
This was the moment Derek Jeter, our beloved Yankee captain, tied Henry Lous Gehrig’s hitting record.
It was a very emotional night for many, including myself. I am so happy for Jete & I hope he continues to be very successful!
The beginning of the game wasn’t an indication of where the game was eventually headed, though.
Joba started the night by giving away a homerun to Jason Bartlett in the first inning. He also allowed Pat Burrell to score a run in the first. YAY…*cough* -.- Well, let’s just say Joba didn’t last more than 3 innings. Before he was taken out, el Capitán made his way to the mound and exchanged some words with the young pitcher. He appeared to be really serious and apparently straightened Jobs out. We then went through 4 more pitchers (although they didn’t give up any hits/runs): Ace Hood, Albaladejo, Bruney, and Cokie.
On the offensive side, Jeter said “ENOUGH!” by bunting in his first at-bat and ending his hitting slump. After that, he hit every time he came up to the plate. Then in his last at-bat, he got walked by Grant Balfour. That was Jete’s last chance to break the record that night. I seriously thought the Yankee fans were going to wait outside for him after the game. I was praying for his life, even though I wanted to beat up on him myself. Nick got to work late in the game. After 7 scoreless innings, he decided to unleash the Comeback Kids. Alex was already on base, so he scored. Posie came to bat right after Swisher. I guess Posie had been training to be a magician…because he sure made that ball disappear! It was a 3-run homer for the Captain’s best bud. He made it a 4-2 ballgame. Bruney and Cokie made sure it stayed that way. So in the end, we swept the Rays and Jeter tied his record.
Is everyone ready for Jete to break the record tonight!? I can’t wait ’til this rain delay is over.
-Buh bye til after the game!
**re-live Jeter’s tying hit all over again!: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejJ1wvJDVf4
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