As great as Burnett was dealing, Josh Johnson pitched even better. He went 7 frames, allowing only 1 earned run on 3 hits. He only allowed an AJ Burnett bloop single that barely escaped a diving lunge by 2B Dan Uggla through 6 innings and retired the side 4 times. He finally surrendered the Yanks lone run in the 7th on a walk and 2 singles, but escaped further trouble by striking out Melky Cabrera.
The Yanks best shot to tie the game came in the 8th against the Fish's bullpen. Hideki Matsui led off with a pinch-hit single. With Brett Gardner running for Matsui, he swiped second. ARod came on to pinch hit and walked, giving the Yanks runners on 1st and 2nd with no outs and The Captain coming to the plate. After failing to lay down a bunt, Jeter banged into his 2nd double play of the day. For Jeter, king of the DP last year, it was his sixth twin-killing this season. The Yanks last gasp came in the 9th when Mark Teixeira led off with a single, but for the 2nd time this week, Robinson Cano ended the game on a double play. It was the 3rd DP of the game for the Yanks as their team-wide troubles continue at the plate.
Notes: Boston beat Atlanta 3-0, regaining their 3 game lead on the Yanks. Xavier Nady continues to rehab in Tampa and is scheduled to begin playing in minor league games next week. Phil Hughes pitched a dominating 8th inning, striking out 2. Damn, he looks good in the pen - although I'm still on record that he's a starter and belongs in the rotation.
Yanks Record: 38-30
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