Yankees Sweep as Streak Hits Nine

Joba Chamberlain started and didn't make it through the first inning. It was not due to ineffectiveness but, rather, from taking a shot off the knee. The X-rays are negative, though, and it was diagnosed as a bruised knee; he should make his next start.

Alfredo Aceves came in to get the last out of the first and pitch the next three innings giving up zero runs on three hits with a walk and strikeout.

Jon Albaladejo pitched two-and-a-third innings, giving up four runs and five hits with two strikeouts.

Jose Veras pitched one-and-two-thirds innings, giving up two hits and nothing else.

MO pitched the ninth for the save. It was a 1-2-3 inning for MO with a strikeout.

The offense was led by Robinson Cano, who had three hits and three RBI batting in the No. 2 hole.

Derek Jeter had a hit and a walk.

Big Tex had two hits, a walk, and RBI.

Hideki Matsui hit a solo homerun and Nick Swisher had a hit and two walks.

Melky Cabrera had a hit and two RBI.

The Yankees broke out to a big lead and Aceves looked great when he was out there, but, as soon as he came out, it got interesting. Phil Coke wasn't available tonight, but should be tomorrow, and the Yankees haven't used Bruney in two nights. 

The Yankees will begin a three game series to close out their home stand with Philadelphia, tomorrow.

A.J. Burnett will be on the hill against Brett Myers. A.J. needs to get back in the winning column, here. He pitched well last time but didn't get any run support.