The New York Yankees pulled a little closer to Tampa Bay tonight, defeating the Rays at home 7-2. Yankees' starter Mike Mussina was the story, going 6 innings allowing 10 hits but finding away to keep the Rays to a mere 2 runs. He got the win as Damaso Marte, Joba Chamberlain, and Dan Giese closed out the win. Mike is now 17-7 on the year with a 3.39 ERA. He's definitely the ace of this battered Yankees' staff, and will be a hot product if New York lets him go after this year.
Tampa Bay also loses a game in the AL East standings, as Boston demolished Baltimore tonight. The lead is now only 4 games, so Tampa must be careful if they want to solidify their first AL East crown.
The Good: A-Rod, going 2-3 with 3 runs scored and his 30th HR
The Bad: Rays' starter Matt Garza who gave up 6 runs, 4 earned, in 5 innings
Photo Courtesy: (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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