Game 78 Recap-
The New York Yankees brought their “A” game to PNC Park Wednesday, scoring early and often to defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates, 10-0. Promising RH Joba Chamberlain(2-2,2.03) was the story, going 6 2/3 innings,allowing 6 hits and no hits, while striking out 7 and walking 1. The live arm and potential is starting to show as 1st year Yankee Manager Joe Girardi stated post game, “There’s been a lot of hype with this young man. Sometimes it’s not easy to live up to the expectations, but he was really good,” Girardi said. “He hasn’t gotten caught up in all the stuff that goes with being Joba Chamberlain. We’ve stretched him out during the season, and that’s not easy to do, but he welcomed the challenge and he looks really good.”
1b Jason Giambi had 2 rbi producing hits and RF Bobby Abreu drove in 4, hilighted by a 3 run homer in the 6th. 2b Robinson Cano(solo homer) and SS & captain Derek Jeter both had 3 hits to lead the 16 hit NY attack. Pirates veteran LH Zach Duke(4-5,3.99) pitched better than the score but was slated vs a starter who was on! Duke went 5, allowing7 hits and 4 runs.(3 earned) He also walked 2. RH T.J. Beam(19.29 era) took the brunt of the NYY assault ,as his former team scored 4 off him in 1 inning of work. RH Franquelis Osoria(3-2,6.02) allowed a run over an inning as did LH set up man John Grabow(4-2,3.37).
Star of the Game-
Chamberlain– Outstanding, tremendous tools,once he learns the tricks of the trade with the transition from relief, watch out!
Pirates Notes-
LF Jason Bay left the game in the 6th with a tight groin, he did the same in Tuesday’s game.. RF Xavier Nady might come off the DL and return Thursday, he is nursing a sore shoulder…SS Jack Wilson led the team with 3 hits
Next Game-
Thursday,7:05 PNC Park
Pirates LH Paul Maholm(5-5,4.41) vs Yankees RH Mike Mussina(10-5,3.93)
