Stadium Slamfest: Yanks Hit 3 Grand Slams vs Oakland, Win 22-9

First team in MLB History to Accomplish Feat in One Game

(New York, NY) – Given their rich history it seems only fitting that the Yanks (78-50) would add another historical fact to the books.  With Cano, Martin and Granderson all going deep with the bases loaded the Bombers are now the only team in almost 200,000 major league games to ever do so in one.  And it came at Yankee Stadium on a day when they trailed 7-1 early.    All told there were 21 hits, Jeter moved into 21st place all time for career hits (passing Rickey Henderson) and Jorge Posada finished the game at 2nd base.  The Yanks took 2-3 from the A’s.  Boone Logan (4-2) got the win.

Notes:  A-Rod returned to action from the DL with 2 hits.  Phil Hughes was not sharp and was knocked out early.  The Yanks move on for 5-game set in Baltimore and have major rains to battle with Hurricane Irene scheduled to hit the area on Saturday night and Sunday.

See Yanks-Oakland box score here.
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The 3 Grand Slams in 1 game will likely stand a long time

Hip Hip: Posada 6 RBI’s Powers Yanks over Rays 9-2

Jorge Returns as DH and Gets 3 Hits with A Grand Slam

(New York, NY) – Responding in the true fashion of the veteran warrior he is, Posada’s return to the lineup after a week on the bench was dramatic.  He started with a 2-run RBI single in the 2nd inning, another single in the third and then put the game out of reach with a grand slam in the 5th, following a solo shot earlier that inning by Granderson (MLB-leading 33rd).  Phil Hughes was sharp enough as well with 5 K’s and only gave up 4 hits in 6 innings as the Yanks (72-46) avenged their Friday night loss.

See Yanks-Rays box score here.
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Jorge had a big day as he returned to the Lineup

Ouch! Yanks Drop 2 of 3 to Boston, Fall From First

Loss Rubber Game Late with Blown Save from Mariano

(Boston, MA) – The slump against the Red Sox continues.  The Yanks (69-44) fall to 2-10 on the season against them, this time losing a tough one late on another blown save (5th) from Mariano.  Scutaro pounded a 2-2 pitch off the monster and would score on a Pedroia sac fly to tie it while Phil Hughes lost it in the 10th.   The Yanks wasted a very nice outing from Freddy Garcia who matched Josh Beckett.  The promising 3-2 win vs. Lester and the Sox on Friday lost some luster after CC got beat up in a 10-4 loss on Saturday and then falling on national TV again.  The Yanks are now 1 back in the AL East with 59 to play.

Notes:  Nunez and Gardner hit solo homers to account for the Yanks runs.  Girardi announced before the game that Posada was being removed as the everyday DH due to his .230 BA.

See Yanks-Boston box score here.

Sweet 16: CC Notches Another Win, Yanks take White Sox 3-2

Sabathia Gets MLB Best 16th Win

(Chicago, IL) – Continuing his march to a CY Young Award (with Justin Verlander in pursuit), CC Sabathia pitched another strong 8 innings with the only belemish a 2-run homer and Mariano’s 28th save in the 9th, the Yanks (65-42)  moved to 1 game back of Boston.  Curtis Granderson was 2-4 with an RBI and the team moves along into the dog days of summer.

See Yanks-Chicago box score here.