June 7, 2012

Good Process, Bad Result

CC Sabathia walked one and struck out 12 in seven innings of work. The Yankees got into the Tampa Bay bullpen early, forcing David Price to throw 109 pitches in five innings. The latter was classic late 1990s Yankees, as they would work the starter hard, then get into the weak relievers early. The Yankees did a lot right Thursday night, but the Rays walk away with a 7-3 victory.

Despite the low number of balls in play, Sabathia allowed seven hits, and the rays collected ten on the game. Errors led to two unearned runs score by the Rays. Half their hits were doubles, and four of their hits came with runners in scoring position. The Tampa Bay bullpen bent, but didn’t break as they walked one but struck out five, and allowed just two runs.

In general, the Yankees should play more games like this. Most of the time that sort of starting pitching and selective hitters will lead to more positive results.

3 thoughts on “Good Process, Bad Result

  1. James

    Two of the doubles would have been outs if Gardner were in LF. Okay, it’s hard to say that for sure, but they were misplayed.
    From the five innings I watched, I’d say you’re right that Sabathia pitched well even though things didn’t break his way.

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  2. rbj

    Yup, I was saying the same thing. Brett is a superior defender and would have gotten to those balls. Not to put down Nix, but Gardner is fast.

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