Yanks/Rangers Recap

The New York Yankees defeated the Texas Rangers by a score of 11-1 today. Phil Hughes got the start and pitched brilliantly, going eight innings, giving up three hits, zero runs, one walk, and six strikeouts. He wanted to finish the game, but Joe Girardi didn't let him. I have a picture of him, above, from today's game. He won the WWE belt that for each Yankees win, whoever the best player of the game is, gets to keep it for the day. He was wearing it in the postgame interviews and was really proud of it. Alfredo Aceves finished off the game giving up a home run, but then retiring the next three batters to finish the game.

A-Rod always has played well in the Ballpark at Arlington, and today was no different, as he went five for five, with three singles and two doubles with four RBIs. Mark Teixeira had a couple of hits and a couple of RBIs. Derek Jeter had a hit and a walk, Johnny Damon had a couple of hits and a walk, and Robinson Cano had a couple of hits and a couple of RBIs. Melky Cabrera, Nick Swisher, and Ramiro Pena all had one hit, and Kevin Cash had three hits. Everyone in the Yankees lineup had at least one hit and they all had the most hits they have had all season, with 19.

The Yankees will play tomorrow night with Joba Chamberlain on the mound, trying to get the Yankees on another winning streak. The only thing I didn't like about today's game was the Red caps the Yankees were forced to wear by MLB for Memorial Day. I just thought they were terrible and the Yankees shouldn't be wearing anything different from usual. I am fine with the flag in NY, but not red caps.