09/24: BoSox Put Yanks to Sleep, but Yanks Prevail Over Blue Jays
Posted by: Seamus
As for the actual game, Mike Mussina pitched five solid innings en route to his 19th victory of the season, but was pulled a bit early after being hit on the elbow by a batted ball earlier in the game. Mussina finished with a line of four hits in five shutout innings.
The only run given up by the Yankees was allowed by Damaso Marte. The Yankees used a total of six pitchers, including an inning and two-thirds by Joba Chamberlain. Mariano Rivera pitched a 1-2-3 ninth and recorded his 38th save.
As far as the offense goes, the Yankees didn't do a whole lot but did just enough. Jason Giambi went 2-4 with a home run and Brett Gardner had two hits, including a triple.
The Yanks will be facing one of their famed foes (and possible '09 Yankee?), as Yankee-killer A.J. Burnett will take the mound for Toronto. The Yankees will be sending Phil Hughes to the mound. Game starts at 7:07 ET.
