Chavez saves the day for rubber match over Texas
April 17, 2011
Yanks 6 Texas 5
Eric Chavez came through once again with a huge hit in the eighth inning to knock in Tex and help take the rubber match against first place Texas. I thought Chavez was a huge question mark coming into spring but he has managed to come through with huge hits when it counts. In Boston earlier this season he set the tone with two doubles off the wall and has managed to get those huge hits ever since. I guess the change of scenery has helped him from Oakland. The key for Chavez is obviously staying healthy. With a gold glove as well he has just been money. What a shot he took at third and managed to knock it down and get it to first. Chavez looking good right now.
CC continues to go long innings with a no decision. Yes, ultimately it is about winning. He will get his wins. The bullpen seems to be trying to find their way. It may be the most talented bullpen in baseball. So as soon as they find their groove, everything will work out for CC. Its only April. Every thing will fall into place.
Granderson, Martin and Cano all went yard today. It is a slugfest so far in April for us.
Also, I think it was important to take the series against this red hot Texas team. Basically they were shut down and the level of baseball rose in the Bronx from the Yanks. Great weekend.
Game ball: Chavez
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