7/1--Bronx, NY. The Yankees are on a role again. Wednesday night they defeated the Seattle Mariners 4-2 to win their 7th consecutive game. Andy Pettite pitched well in his 7 innings and Alex Rodriguez hit a tie-breaking home run in the win.
Alex Rodriguez looks like hes is finally coming around after coming off hip surgery this past March. He is 10 for 23 (.435)with 4 home runs, 13 RBIs and 10 walks in his last 7 games. This is a good sign for the Yankees. A-Rod is arguably the most important hitter in that lineup. If he continues to go well, his numbers will show it and the numbers of his teammates will also benefit. Mark Taxiera and Jorge Posada or Nick Swisher (depending on which one of them hits 5th on a given day)will see more pitches to hit in their at bats as long as A-Rod continues to surge.
Johnny Damon is having a surprisingly good year and it will be key down the stretch for him to continue his fine hitting. It goes with the whole A-Rod thing - if Damon, along with Derek Jeter, continue to be able to set the table, this lineup will be dangerous to pitch to the rest of the year.
The starting pitching has also been exceptional during this streak and everyone knows how important that is to a team.
Things are looking good in the Bronx right now. The Yankees need to continue to ride this hot streak and hope Boston falters at the same time. The Sox continue to play good ball and hold the lead atop the AL East.
What's on tap:
Mets vs Pirates
New York Rangers off season moves
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