Joba had a solid performance and A-rod finally got a hit and the Yankees finally won a game. It seems like its been way too long. Joba only went 6 1/3 but that certainly is much longer than some of his previous performances. However, the story of the night has to have been the Yankee offense. After they were shut down over the previous night and essentially being completely turned off over the last 3 games, they finally got it together and tacked up a big 8. A-rod had a big hit to give the Yanks a 3-1 lead, and they never looked back. Nobody know for sure what tomorrow will bring, but if A-rod can keep those hits coming, then the pitchers will fear him and start throwing better to Teixara. Once that happens, the Yankees will return to their winning ways.
Important note, Francisco Cervellis hit his first home run of his career. It seemed for forever that nobody could ever replace Posada. Now it looks like Cervellis could take over when Posada's career is over.
Player of the Game: Mariano Rivera; He struck out the final four batters of the game, the first of which with runners on first and second in the 8th. After a weeks rest, it was good to see Mo get back on track. It alway inspires confidence to seen Rivera on the mound.
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