Yankees 5, Rangers 1: Sabathia Shines in Rain-Shortened Victory
The conditions were nasty but C.C. Sabathia was just fine as the Yankees handled the Texas Rangers at the Stadium.
The conditions were nasty but C.C. Sabathia was just fine as the Yankees handled the Texas Rangers at the Stadium.
Curtis Granderson will get the 2009 Marvin Miller Man of the Year award, which honors a player who combines ability on the field with community service.
Robinson Cano, who was named after Jackie Robinson, hit two home runs to give the Yankees their third series victory of the season.
Randy Winn made his first start this season and experienced the roll call of names that emanates from the bleachers in the first inning.
After the first week of a six-month season, the Mets are 2-4 and in last place in the National League East, causing an undercurrent of trepidation among fans.
Rod Barajas and Jeff Francoeur became the first Mets hitters to homer twice at Citi Field in the same game, powering the team past the Nationals.
The Mets’ spark plug Jose Reyes will probably be back on the roster Saturday at Citi Field, nearly 11 months after he last appeared in a major league game.
Fernando Tatis’s ill-fated attempt to score on a passed ball on Wednesday contributed to the Mets’ extra-inning loss to the Marlins.