Not Enough Magic
The Yankees put together enough late-inning magic to scare the Marlins, but in the end it just wasn't enough. For the second time in two days the Yankees have lost to the Marlins.
Giambi homered as a pinch-hitter in the ninth, and the Yankees cut it to 6-4 on Enrique Wilson's
RBI double. That brought the tying run to the plate, but Bernie Williams flied out to the warning track in right-center and Hideki Matsui grounded out against closer Ugueth Urbina to end it. Giambi and Soriano had started the game on the bench, only to come in late for an attempted rally.
Even when the Yankees made a nice play, they managed to mess it up. Boone, who has struggled in the field all month, made a great stop of Jeff Conine's hard smash in the fifth inning. He had Ivan Rodriguez trapped in a rundown and threw to second baseman Wilson, playing in place of Soriano. Wilson began to chase Rodriguez toward third, then threw the ball to nobody in particular for an error that allowed two runners to advance. Both scored on a single by Mike Lowell, making it 6-1. It was an embarrassing play that left Yankees owner George Steinbrenner shaking his head in a luxury box.
The New York Yankees are in pretty bad shape, on the field and in the trainer's room. Jason Giambi is struggling with a sore knee. Alfonso Soriano is stuck in a record-setting slump. And David Wells' creaky back gave out at the worst time. He had to leave after only pitching one inning, leave the game to Jose Contreras. When the 40-year-old Wells walked off, it was the shortest outing by a starting pitcher in the World Series since San Diego's
Mark Thurmond got only one out against the Detroit Tigers in Game 5 in 1984. It might have been Wells' last major league appearance as well, because the Yankees hold an option on his contract for next season.
Though they're heading home for Game 6 on Saturday night, with the Marlins leading 3-2 in the best-of-seven series, the Yankees will have to muster up some magic to pull this one out. New York has not been eliminated from the postseason at home since losing Game 6 of the 1981 World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Andy Pettitte will face off against Josh Beckett tomorrow night in the Bronx at 6:30, central.
Josh Beckett
Beckett pitched well in Game 3 but took the loss, as Yankees starter Mike Mussina was outstanding. Beckett went 7 1/3 innings, allowing two runs (both earned) on only three hits. He walked three and struck out 10.
Andy Pettitte
Pettitte looks to take over sole possession of the top spot on the all-time postseason wins list, which he currently shares with John Smoltz with 13 victories. Pettitte earned the win in Game 2 of the World Series, marking the third consecutive postseason Game 2 win of the month for the left-hander. Pettitte allowed one unearned run over 8 2/3 innings in the Yankees' 6-1 win, notching the third win of his World Series career, his first since 1998.
Giambi homered as a pinch-hitter in the ninth, and the Yankees cut it to 6-4 on Enrique Wilson's
RBI double. That brought the tying run to the plate, but Bernie Williams flied out to the warning track in right-center and Hideki Matsui grounded out against closer Ugueth Urbina to end it. Giambi and Soriano had started the game on the bench, only to come in late for an attempted rally.Even when the Yankees made a nice play, they managed to mess it up. Boone, who has struggled in the field all month, made a great stop of Jeff Conine's hard smash in the fifth inning. He had Ivan Rodriguez trapped in a rundown and threw to second baseman Wilson, playing in place of Soriano. Wilson began to chase Rodriguez toward third, then threw the ball to nobody in particular for an error that allowed two runners to advance. Both scored on a single by Mike Lowell, making it 6-1. It was an embarrassing play that left Yankees owner George Steinbrenner shaking his head in a luxury box.
The New York Yankees are in pretty bad shape, on the field and in the trainer's room. Jason Giambi is struggling with a sore knee. Alfonso Soriano is stuck in a record-setting slump. And David Wells' creaky back gave out at the worst time. He had to leave after only pitching one inning, leave the game to Jose Contreras. When the 40-year-old Wells walked off, it was the shortest outing by a starting pitcher in the World Series since San Diego's
Mark Thurmond got only one out against the Detroit Tigers in Game 5 in 1984. It might have been Wells' last major league appearance as well, because the Yankees hold an option on his contract for next season.Though they're heading home for Game 6 on Saturday night, with the Marlins leading 3-2 in the best-of-seven series, the Yankees will have to muster up some magic to pull this one out. New York has not been eliminated from the postseason at home since losing Game 6 of the 1981 World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Andy Pettitte will face off against Josh Beckett tomorrow night in the Bronx at 6:30, central.
Josh Beckett
Beckett pitched well in Game 3 but took the loss, as Yankees starter Mike Mussina was outstanding. Beckett went 7 1/3 innings, allowing two runs (both earned) on only three hits. He walked three and struck out 10.
Andy Pettitte
Pettitte looks to take over sole possession of the top spot on the all-time postseason wins list, which he currently shares with John Smoltz with 13 victories. Pettitte earned the win in Game 2 of the World Series, marking the third consecutive postseason Game 2 win of the month for the left-hander. Pettitte allowed one unearned run over 8 2/3 innings in the Yankees' 6-1 win, notching the third win of his World Series career, his first since 1998.
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