7 innings, 3 hits, 1 run, 6 strikeouts.
This was by far the best pitching performance we've had so far. It came not from the most expensive pitcher in history, nor from the Yankee ace from last year who is supposed to be making his triumphant return from injury. No, it came from our number 4 guy, and in Yankee fans hearts, one of our number one guys of all time, the ultimate Yankee, Andy Pettitte.
Even against a team like the Royals, who are not noted for their hitting prowess, this was a fantastic performance.
And by the way, just how good is this Yankee bullpen? Well, since the first game (in which the O's were understandably excited about playing before a sellout home crowd, something that may not happen for them again this season), the Yankee bullpen has pitched more than 9 innings and given up 1....hit.
I gotta give props to Kyle Farnsworth for striking out (on swinging strikes, no less) all three hitters he faced, our 2,3, and 4 guys. Yankee fans booed him mercilessly throughout his tenure in NY, and I don't blame him for coming to play yesterday.
This was by far the best pitching performance we've had so far. It came not from the most expensive pitcher in history, nor from the Yankee ace from last year who is supposed to be making his triumphant return from injury. No, it came from our number 4 guy, and in Yankee fans hearts, one of our number one guys of all time, the ultimate Yankee, Andy Pettitte.
Even against a team like the Royals, who are not noted for their hitting prowess, this was a fantastic performance.
And by the way, just how good is this Yankee bullpen? Well, since the first game (in which the O's were understandably excited about playing before a sellout home crowd, something that may not happen for them again this season), the Yankee bullpen has pitched more than 9 innings and given up 1....hit.
I gotta give props to Kyle Farnsworth for striking out (on swinging strikes, no less) all three hitters he faced, our 2,3, and 4 guys. Yankee fans booed him mercilessly throughout his tenure in NY, and I don't blame him for coming to play yesterday.
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