The Yankees are knocked out of the playoffs and it almost seems ridiculous to be playing anymore at this point. Now, I know what you're thinking... at least play to win and take 3rd place ahead of the Baltimore Orioles... I get that. But I didn't really watch last night. With that farewell to Mariano the other night... it cemented the end for me. I was satisfied. I was happy. It was bittersweet... Last night was just gravy.
It was evident Joe Girardi was just trying to get through the season as well, starting Adam Warren. He did well for 5 innings and gave up 2 hits. He struck out 4. He was followed by David Phelps, Joba Chamberlain, Preston Claiborne and David Robertson. DRob got the save.
The hitting went like this... in the 4th, Mark Reynolds singled in Robinson Cano. Immediately after, David Adams doubled and knocked in Alfonso Soriano and Reynolds. There are your 3.
There was one point where we were up 3-0 and Girardi opted to pull Phelps for Joba. On the first pitch Joba gave up 2 runs, credited to Phelps. I knew at that point that Joba's days in pinstripes were over. Look, I love the big lug, but relievers come in to stop the hitting, not help it. Joba is a liability at this point. Sure, we didn't lose, but with a Yankee team that is literally crawling to the finish.... we just need stability... something the Yankee fans have been bitching about all year.
Final: Yankees 3 - Astros 2
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