They can Lose big, too.
By Geoff Marks
Today’s game consisted of record-breaking ineptitude for the New York Yankees as the Cleveland Indians walked all over the Yankee pitchers, tallying up a score of 22-0. Wow. This breaks the American League previous record of WLS or worst lost shutout. Also, tying the record of most hits in a 9-inning game was Omar Visquel, who went 6 for 7 with 4 RBI’s. His batting average rose eight points this game. Also with RBI’s for the Indians were Coco Crisp, Lawton, Martinez, Hafner, Blake, Broussard, Gerut, and Belliard. Almost the entire team!
Since there wasn’t much offense today for the Yankees, let’s focus on their pitching. Vasquez started it on the mound, but only lasted for 1.1 innings as he gave up 5 hits, 6 runs, and 2 BB. Tanyon Sturtz allowed 6 hits, 7 runs, and 2 BB in 3 innings. For CJ Nitkowski it was 3 hits, 3 runs, and 3 BB in 1.2 innings. Also in relief was Esteban Loazia, trying to turn things around for himself before the post season. Unfortunately his night didn’t go so well either as he allowed, 8 hits, 6 runs, and 2 BB, in 2.2 innings. Not very impressive when measured up against the Indians pitchers 0 ER.
With the Yankees loss today, and Boston’s win, the standings now have shifted to 3 1/2 games back for the Red Sox.
