Yankees-Braves: Kennedy Hit Hard As Yankees Lose, 3-2, to Atlanta

(The Voice of Yankees Universe)

The Yankees dropped another game today to the Atlanta Braves. Girardi sent out Ian Kennedy to start the game, and he was hit hard. IPK pitched three  innings, allowing 3 hits, 2 runs (both earned), and a walk. “It’s tough when you feel like you’re going well and then you take a step back,” Kennedy said.

At least he isn’t happy about his outing. I know a lot of people were upset with what he was saying after the horrible outings he had with the big league club. I think many people are too hard on the guy.

I have not given up on the kid, but he really hasn’t proven anything yet. Giese came in the game to relieve IPK of his duties, and he did a good job. Giese allowed one run over three innings of work, and struck out three batters.

Brackman and Melancon finished up the game, each pitching an inning, and they both put up a scoreless frame.

By the way...I didn’t get to see Kawakami pitch, but the box score shows that he did pretty well. Isn’t it odd that all these Japanese pitchers throw a ton of walks (Dice-K, Kei Igawa)?

The Yankees offense was having a down day, as the team only picked up five hits on the game. Dan Giese got some swings in today. He went 1-for-2 on the game, while picking up a run. He scored in the fifth inning on a triple by Johnny Damon. 

March 4, 2009

1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   R   H   E  NY Yankees 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0   2 5 0 Atlanta 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 X   3 6 0

NY Yankees AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG Damon, LF 2 0 1 1 1 0 0 .222   Rodriguez, J, LF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250 Gardner, CF 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 .417   Jackson, A, CF 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .250 Nady, RF 3 1 1 0 0 0 2 .182   Linden, RF 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .111 Miranda, 1B 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 .154 Berroa, 2B 3 0 1 0 0 1 1 .500   Leone, 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .250 Molina, J, C 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 .100   Romine, C 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 Russo, 3B-2B 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000   Bernier, 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .167 Pena, SS 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .111   Nunez, E, SS 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .500 Kennedy, P 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000   Giese, P 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 .500   Brackman, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000   Melancon, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000   a-Montero, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .600 Totals 31 2 5 2 4 3 10   a-Flied out for Melancon in the 9th. BATTING 2B: Nunez, E (1, Perez, J). 3B: Damon (1, Redmond), Nady (1, Medlen). TB: Damon 3; Nady 3; Berroa; Nunez, E 2; Giese. RBI: Damon (1), Miranda (2). 2-out RBI: Damon. Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Nady 2; Gardner; Leone; Montero. Team LOB: 7.BASERUNNING CS: Berroa (1, 2nd base by Boyer/Sammons).FIELDING DP: (Russo-Berroa-Miranda).

NY Yankees	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	ERA
Kennedy (L, 0-1)	3.0	3	2	2	1	0	0	3.60
Giese	3.0	2	1	1	1	3	0	7.50
Brackman	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4.50
Melancon	1.0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.00

Final Score: Atlanta 3, NY Yankees 2

(Statistics, Courtesy of MLB.com)

The Yankees now move to a record of  2-4-1 this spring. The Yanks will be at it again tomorrow, as they face Team Canada at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, FL. The game is schedule to start at 1:15 PM ET, and it will not be televised. Joba Chamberlain will be given the start in tomorrow’s game.

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