Big Win for New York Yanks

The yankees had a big win today to win the series against the Rays 2-1 and also come home with a winning record on the roadtrip 5-4. Andy Pettitte was good going 7 1/3 innings giving up three runs. Brian Bruney and Mariano Rivera shut the door in the eighth and ninth.

Derek Jeter had the game winning hit and Cody Ransom got a big double in the ninth, pinch hitting. Johnny Damon had a rbi double to tie the game at three. Robinson Cano continued his hot hitting with a couple of hits.

There wasn't much to talk about after this game, Joe Girardi was pumped up after the game. The Yankees hopped a plane back to NY after the game. A-rod will continue his rehab down in Florida and may take live BP by Monday.

The Yankees opening day ceremonies will begin at noon tomorrow and all in attendance are asked to be in their seats by that time.

The gates will open at 10 am and there will be a grand celebration. Yankees alumni such as Willie Randolph, Bernie Williams, Reggie Jackson, Whitey Ford, Yogi Berra and many many more which can be read on Peter Abrahams blog http://yankees.lhblogs.com.

Kelly Clarkson will be singing the national anthem and there will be a flyover with the huge american flag being unveiled in the outfield. The lineups will be announced along both baselines. The Yes network will have coverage starting at 11:30 am.

I will be back tomorrow with lots, lots more, I will miss the game but plan on listening to a lot of it and catching the pregame ceremonies so I will have reaction to that. I will be at the Stadium on Saturday and plan on having some live updates from there. Great win for the Yankees today adn lets hope they come take care of home field.