Jason Giambi Hits Big for New York, but You Can't Always Win with Bats Alone

The Yankees enjoyed a stretch of winning five out of six games this past weekend, as their bats exploded upon the Seattle Mariners, resulting in a sweep in a series that shouted domination. This series against the Baltimore Orioles, where they lost two games in a three game set, not so much.

The Yankees hitters certainly did what they are paid to do, hitting home run after home run in the first four innings. The fire was ignited when slugger Jason Giambi hit an incredible, booming shot into Eutaw Street at Camden Yards.

Later in the game, starter Ian Kennedy struggled with his command, leaving too many pitches over the heart of the plate, and up in the zone. The Orioles shot back at the Yankees with seven home runs in the first four innings. How is that for a pitching duel?

Joe Girardi eventually took out Kennedy, not due to poor performance, but rather due to a diminishing injury placing him on the 15 day DL.

The injury to the Yankees fifth starter makes the Yankees face a situation where they will have to consider starting Joba Chamberlain in Kennedy's place.

It is understood that you can't win all the ball games you play, especially when you pitch like that.

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