Doubleheader Game Thread | Games 154 & 155 | Yankees vs. Rays | Wednesday, September 21, 2011

16 Responses to Doubleheader Game Thread | Games 154 & 155 | Yankees vs. Rays | Wednesday, September 21, 2011

1. Professor Longnose says:

   September 21, 2011 at 1:28 pm

   Jorge Posada got hit with the bat flying out of Swisher’s hands as he struck out. He’s apparently OK, though.

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2. Professor Longnose says:

   September 21, 2011 at 2:56 pm

   Cool! Nunez singled, then stole second and third.

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3. Professor Longnose says:

   September 21, 2011 at 2:57 pm

   The Rays are leading 2-1 inthe 5th, and they’re bringing the infield in. They’re really not confident in their hitting ability.

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4. Larry Koestler says:

   September 21, 2011 at 2:59 pm

   Ugh I am so damn tired of Shields owning the Yankees. With the way they’ve managed to get to everyone else who’s typically stifled them, I figured for sure they’d finally figure Shields out. Blech.

   Also, damn you BABIP.

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   Professor Longnose Reply:
   September 21st, 2011 at 3:05 pm

   Most likely, though, you won’t have to see him in the playoffs.

   Girardi’s not playing Teixeira, Granderson, Montero, or Martin, so today probably wasn’t the day they were going to get to him anyway.

   And it ain’t over yet.

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5. Professor Longnose says:

   September 21, 2011 at 4:01 pm

   Nunez?! Game-tying home run off Sheilds! Wow!

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6. Professor Longnose says:

   September 21, 2011 at 4:10 pm

   Single, stolen base, walk knocks Shields out of the game in the 8th. His pitch count was getting up around 120 anyway.

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7. Professor Longnose says:

   September 21, 2011 at 4:16 pm

   Cano doubles in 2 of the lefty Howell! 4-2 Yanks, with Shields in line to get the loss.

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8. Professor Longnose says:

   September 21, 2011 at 4:29 pm

   And Mariano saves it. Post-season, here we come.

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9. Larry Koestler says:

   September 21, 2011 at 4:29 pm

   Postseason!

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10. Mike Jaggers-Radolf says:

    September 21, 2011 at 4:56 pm

    Now let’s hope they wrap up the AL East and keep this show off the road.

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11. bornwithpinstripes says:

    September 21, 2011 at 8:34 pm

    i would like to clinch first game vs sux.. just have them go back to their rooms or bars in NYC and hear the sounds of victory from yankee fans..so it would be nice if we swept them and the three games at the end of the year vs rays we lost..

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12. bornwithpinstripes says:

    September 21, 2011 at 10:32 pm

    CC 127 pitches for what???/ what is more important his 20th win or him being fresh in the playoffs..girardi needs to be a manager not every bodys friend.. CCs 20th or winning #28..

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13. smurfy says:

    September 21, 2011 at 11:11 pm

    Congratulations, Yankees! Once again, the Beast of the East!

    David Robertson, bases loaded, one pitch, no problems.
    Swish when we need it, and Jorge, sweetness.

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14. NYC Diesel says:

    September 21, 2011 at 11:17 pm

    Cheers to the Yankees and pursuit of number twenty-eight!

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15. Kevin Ocala, Fl says:

    September 21, 2011 at 11:34 pm

    Great stuff. And it calls to mind as we head into the postseason that pitchers don’t “duel” with the other pitcher, but with the other teams offense….I pity the fools that have to face a lineup that seems to be just hitting it’s stride.

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