That wasn't how the Yankees wanted to start the World Series, I think.
The powerful Yankee lineup was carved up by Cliff Lee today. 1 run, 6 hits in 9 innings pitched, 10 strikeouts. A-Rod struck out 3 times, Tex struck out twice and was 0 for 4.
The only Yankees who came to play were Matsui, Posada, and, of course, Derek Jeter, who had 3 hits. At the beginning of the season I said that these three were the ones to watch, and that the rest would have to prove themselves. Aside from CC's excellent postseason performance, and A-Rod's emergence, I've been right, as usual. A-Rod's 4 horrendous at bats were a vivid reminder of his last 5 years of postseason choking.
Only Roy Halladay has done anything like this to the Yankees this year. But it happened tonight, in game 1 of the World Series. Go figure.
All in all it was a sorry performance by the Yankee bats and by Phil Hughes, who let the game get away in the 8th inning. Until he gets control of his fastball he can no longer be relied upon in big spots. He needs to be on the bench, and the Yankees need to bring in their REAL 8th inning guy next time: Joba Chamberlain.
When you lose a game 1 it always feels like you're going to lose the whole series. And that feeling is even worse when the team also loses game 2. But do not despair, Yankee fans. This is only the first chapter of what promises to be an epic World Series story.
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