LA Angels of Anaheim (9-13) at New York Yankees (13-10), 1:05 p.m.
Probable Starting Pitchers: Los Angeles - Matt Palmer (1-0, 6.00) New York - CC Sabathia (1-2, 4.73)
The New York Yankees will try remain in the win column when they battle the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim this afternoon in the third contest of a four-game series at Yankee Stadium.
The Yankees gave their fans something to celebrate on Friday night, as Jorge Posada's two-run single in the bottom of the ninth inning was the game-winner and the Yankees scored six runs over the final two frames to edge Los Angeles, 10-9.
Posada also had a homer and finished with four RBI for New York, which won its season-best fourth consecutive contest. Ramiro Pena went 3-for-4 with a pair of RBI and Derek Jeter also drove in a run.
Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano extended his hitting streak to a career long-tying 18 games with a 3-for-5 effort and also scored twice and knocked in a run. Teammate Hideki Matsui went 1-for-4 and now has an 11-game hitting streak.
New York's Nick Swisher was hit by a pitch in the first inning and left prior to the third. X-rays were negative and he is listed as day-to-day.
Andy Pettitte suffered a no-decision for the Yanks after giving up five runs on nine hits in 5 2/3 innings of work. Jonathan Albaladejo (2-1) got the win with a perfect ninth inning of relief.
Gary Matthews Jr. went 3-for-4 with four RBI for the Angels, who entered this series on a season-high three-game win streak. Jeff Mathis drove in three runs and Maicer Izturis had one RBI in defeat.
Anaheim starter Jered Weaver got a no decision after yielding four runs on as many hits in six frames. Brian Fuentes (0-2) blew the save and was saddled with the loss after surrendering two runs on three hits while not recording an out in the ninth.
Taking the mound this afternoon for the Yankees will be C. C. Sabathia, who will be looking to snap a personal three-game winless streak. Sabathia's lone win in pinstripes came back on April 11, when he threw 7 2/3 innings of scoreless baseball against Kansas City. However, the intimidating lefty has been a part of two no decisions and one loss since that victory.
The setback came in Sabathia's most recent start, as the southpaw fell to Detroit, 4-2, on Monday. Sabathia lasted eight innings against the Tigers and although he struck out seven batters, he allowed four runs on six hits.
It is safe to assume that Sabathia's tenure in the Bronx has gotten off to a rocky start, as the 6-foot-7 flame-thrower has an earned run average of 4.73. It might not get better anytime soon, as Sabathia has endured some struggles against the Angels, posting a 5-5 mark with a 4.48 ERA in 12 career outings.
As for the Angels, they will continue to try to fill in the blanks of their depleted rotation when they send Matt Palmer to the hill for his second start on the season.
In Palmer's first start, he was on the winning end of a 10-5 decision against Detroit on April 23, but the right-hander was not overwhelmingly impressive. In fact, Palmer struggled in the win, allowing five runs -- four earned -- on six hits and three walks in six innings of work.
Despite dropping the first two games of this series, the Angels have enjoyed tremendous success against the Yankees over the past few seasons, having gone 19-12 against New York since the start of the 2006 campaign. Anaheim won seven of its 10 meetings with the Yanks last season, but the teams split their four matchups at the old Yankee Stadium.
Probable Starting Pitchers: Los Angeles - Matt Palmer (1-0, 6.00) New York - CC Sabathia (1-2, 4.73)
The New York Yankees will try remain in the win column when they battle the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim this afternoon in the third contest of a four-game series at Yankee Stadium.
The Yankees gave their fans something to celebrate on Friday night, as Jorge Posada's two-run single in the bottom of the ninth inning was the game-winner and the Yankees scored six runs over the final two frames to edge Los Angeles, 10-9.
Posada also had a homer and finished with four RBI for New York, which won its season-best fourth consecutive contest. Ramiro Pena went 3-for-4 with a pair of RBI and Derek Jeter also drove in a run.
Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano extended his hitting streak to a career long-tying 18 games with a 3-for-5 effort and also scored twice and knocked in a run. Teammate Hideki Matsui went 1-for-4 and now has an 11-game hitting streak.
New York's Nick Swisher was hit by a pitch in the first inning and left prior to the third. X-rays were negative and he is listed as day-to-day.
Andy Pettitte suffered a no-decision for the Yanks after giving up five runs on nine hits in 5 2/3 innings of work. Jonathan Albaladejo (2-1) got the win with a perfect ninth inning of relief.
Gary Matthews Jr. went 3-for-4 with four RBI for the Angels, who entered this series on a season-high three-game win streak. Jeff Mathis drove in three runs and Maicer Izturis had one RBI in defeat.
Anaheim starter Jered Weaver got a no decision after yielding four runs on as many hits in six frames. Brian Fuentes (0-2) blew the save and was saddled with the loss after surrendering two runs on three hits while not recording an out in the ninth.
Taking the mound this afternoon for the Yankees will be C. C. Sabathia, who will be looking to snap a personal three-game winless streak. Sabathia's lone win in pinstripes came back on April 11, when he threw 7 2/3 innings of scoreless baseball against Kansas City. However, the intimidating lefty has been a part of two no decisions and one loss since that victory.
The setback came in Sabathia's most recent start, as the southpaw fell to Detroit, 4-2, on Monday. Sabathia lasted eight innings against the Tigers and although he struck out seven batters, he allowed four runs on six hits.
It is safe to assume that Sabathia's tenure in the Bronx has gotten off to a rocky start, as the 6-foot-7 flame-thrower has an earned run average of 4.73. It might not get better anytime soon, as Sabathia has endured some struggles against the Angels, posting a 5-5 mark with a 4.48 ERA in 12 career outings.
As for the Angels, they will continue to try to fill in the blanks of their depleted rotation when they send Matt Palmer to the hill for his second start on the season.
In Palmer's first start, he was on the winning end of a 10-5 decision against Detroit on April 23, but the right-hander was not overwhelmingly impressive. In fact, Palmer struggled in the win, allowing five runs -- four earned -- on six hits and three walks in six innings of work.
Despite dropping the first two games of this series, the Angels have enjoyed tremendous success against the Yankees over the past few seasons, having gone 19-12 against New York since the start of the 2006 campaign. Anaheim won seven of its 10 meetings with the Yanks last season, but the teams split their four matchups at the old Yankee Stadium.
