New York Yankees Settle for AL Wild Card
October 3, 2010 · Bronx Baseball Daily · Jump to comments
Article Source: Bleacher Report - New York Yankees
The Yankees fell behind the Red Sox early and could not mount a comeback as they lost to the Red Sox 8-4 in Fenway for the final game of the season.
Here are some highlights:
The loss means that the Yankees cannot win the division. Even if they end up in a tie with the Rays, they won more games head-to-head and would be awarded the AL East division.
The Yankees ALDS opponent will be the Minnesota Twins. Game 1 will be in Minnesota on Wednesday.
Dustin Moseley made the start tonight and gave up four runs over five innings.
Sergio Mitre pitched again today and was impressive again today. He was about the only effective reliever for the Yankees today.
Robinson Cano picked up his 200th hit of the season.
Cano and Nick Swisher both finished with 29 home runs.
Derek Jeter went 2-for-5, raising his average to .270.
The Red Sox stole four bases off of Jorge Posada, all in the sixth inning. It’s the second time the Red Sox have stolen that many bases off in an inning Posada in as many weeks.
A lot of people seem to be happy that the Yankees are winning the Wild-Card over the division as they perceive the Twins to be an easier opponent. That is a dangerous thought. First of all, to win the World Series a team has to be good enough to beat anybody. Second, the last time Yankee fans were in this situation, in 2006 they were happy to face the Detroit Tigers in the first round, the Tigers crushed the Yankees in the ALDS.
The playoffs start on Wednesday. We’ll have lots of good stuff throughout the week leading up to the playoffs so check back often.
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