WHY THE YANKEES MAGIC NUMBER IS 2

That's right, I said it... the Magic number is 2 to win a playoff spot and the Magic number is 3 to win the division. Go Yankees Go!It's always a breath of fresh air when a young kid comes out and rises to the occasion. Ivan Nova pitched wonderfully tonight. He looked like a gritty veteran and if you had to trust him, you could.

Ivan Nova is ready for the playoffs, no doubt. Nova's line tonight was great... 7.2 innings pitched, he allowed 6 hits and no runs. Nova struck out 3 and walked 3. Best of all, Nova is 16-4 this season. Ladies and Gentlemen, this is a Rookie of the Year candidate.The Yankee offense was there tonight, but one thing the Yankees didn't do, was pile on. They left a ton of men on base and there were plenty of opportunities with men on base to just blow it wide open. For some reason, the hitting was there early and then, we hit a drought and nothing happened. That being said, we looked decent with our hits and we got what we needed. Nova helped that alot because he was dominant tonight, but with the Rays, you just don't know what can happen.
Curtis Granderson had a major hit tonight in the 2nd inning. He's was the guy that got things moving for the Yankees. He was 3 for 4 with 2 doubles and 4 RBIs. I'd love to see this guy get the MVP this year. It's going to be tough but every game lately, he's damn good and his name keeps coming up.Eric Chavez was 2 for 5 with and RBI and a run as well. Chavez has such a knack for joining in the rally. I feel like he's always included in big moments. He's a great ballplayer who took a job with the Yankees, when many didn't want him. It's been a great marriage and I'm happy he's in the Bronx.

The last out of the game was a double play, 6-4-3 and it was exciting... playoff bound exiting.

Final Score: Yankees 5 - Rays 0

The Red Sox lost tonight to the Orioles 7-5. Wow. They lost another one. Loving this.

A day night double header for the Yankees tomorrow. Phil Hughes pitches the first game and CC Sabathia will pitch number 2. If the Yankees win 1 game tomorrow against the Rays they secure a spot in the postseason... how sweet it is.

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