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MANAGER : MIKE SCOCOZZA
COACH: MARC VILLELA
COACH: JEFF TOBACK
COACH: MIKE HERSCHLAG
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2009
YANKEES GAME RECAPS
Game #1 Sunday 4/19/2009
YANKEES-6 DODGERS-0
Oskowsky Shuts out Dodgers
Yankee's starter Andrew Oskowsky fired a complete
game, three hit shutout in the season opener, beating the Dodgers
6-0 at Wrights Field. Andrew struck out 9, retiring the final ten
batters in a row, to pick up his first win of the season. The Yankees
broke out on top in the first when Morgan McCarthy singled
and later scored on a wild pitch. Oskowsky pitched out of a 1st and
2nd, no out jam in the bottom of the first courtesy of some outstanding
infield defense. 1st Baseman Matt Scocozza picked up the first
out by getting the lead runner at 2nd on a grounder, and then Kevin
Otton, McCarthy and Scocozza combined on a 4-6-3 double play to
end the inning. A five run rally in the 3rd put the Yanks up 5-0.
After Matt Scocozza's RBI grounder made it 2-0, Kevin Otton stroked
a two run double to left center, scoring Dan Villela and Scocozza.
Otton later came home on an error to make it 6-0. The inning was capped
with an RBI single by Joe Billi, scoring Ben Herschlag
who had also singled. Justin Iovino chipped in with a single
in the 6th inning. The errorless Yankee defense was lead by 2nd baseman
Otton (2 putouts, 4 assists), Shortstop McCarthy (3 putouts, 1 assist),
1st baseman Scocozza (4 putouts, 1 assist) and catcher Villela (no
stolen bases allowed). The defense, combined with Oskowsky's brilliant
81 pitch complete game, were the keys to the Yankee victory.
Game #2 Friday 4/24/2009
YANKEES-5 METS-2
Scocozza/Otton shut down Mets
Starter Matt Scocozza and Closer Kevin Otton combined
on a 3 hitter to defeat the Mets 5-2 at Wrights Field. The Yankees
rallied back from a two run deficit (on a 2 run homer by the Mets
Chris Vandewater) for the victory. Scocozza threw the first
four innings, allowing two runs (0 earned) on two hits while striking
out four for his first win of the season. The Yankees scored one in
the third when Morgan McCarthy (two hits) doubled to score
Tyler Lorberbaum. The Yanks went ahead to stay in the 4th,
scoring four runs on three hits. Luke Evans tied the game with
a bases loaded RBI single scoring Scocozza. Lorberbaumfollowed with
another RBI single scoring James Fulton to put the Yankees
ahead to stay. Later in the inning Andrew Oskowksy's RBI singled
scored Joe Billi, and Dan Villela ended the scoring
with a bases loaded walk to force in the fifth run. The Yankees played
another solid defensive game, with excellent infield defense from
Ben Herschlag at 3rd, McCarthy at shortstop, Otton at 2nd and
Oskowkyat 1st. The fielding gem of the night came from Luke Evans,
who made a sliding catch in right field to end the 3rd inning. With
the score at 5-2 entering the 5th inning, the Yankees called in closer
" Mariano" Otton from the bullpen. Otton picked up his first save
of the season, retiring six of the seven batters he faced with two
Ks.
Game #3 Sunday 4/26/2009
YANKEES-10 MARINERS-0
Back to Back Shutouts for Oskowsy
Yankee hurler Andrew Oskowsky pitched his second consecutive
shutout, defeating the Mariners 10-0. Oskowsky threw a complete game
two hitter, striking out eight while only walking one to improve his
record to 2-0 on the season. The Yankee offense was a total team effort,
supporting Andrew with 10 runs. The scoring began in the bottom of
the first, when Dan Villela's RBI double and Matt Scocozza's
RBI grounder made the score 2-0. The Yankees tacked on two more runs
in the 3rd when Scocozza stroked a two out, two run double to left
center, scoring Tyler Lorberbaum and Morgan McCarthy.
A six run, six hit Yankee rally in the bottom of the fifth put the
game out of reach. Luke Evans leadoff single, followed by a
McCarthy single and an Oskowsky RBI double made the score 5-0. Villela's
second hit of the game drove in McCarthy (3 runs scored), and then
Joe Billi came through with an RBI double to left center to
put the Yanks up 7-0. James Fulton followed with an RBI single, and
Justin Iovino and Ben Herschlag both picked up RBIs
to bring the score to a final of 10-0. The Yankees played an errorless
game, lead by the infield defense of 2nd baseman Kevin Otton
and McCarthy (SS), Herschlag (3B) and Scocozza (1B).
Game #4 Tuesday 4/28/2009
YANKEES-12 DODGERs-6
Yanks 7 run 3rd leads to 12-6 win over Dodgers
The Yankees extended their winning streak to four with a come from
behind 12-6 win over the Dodgers at Wrights Field. A seven run outburst
in the bottom of the 3rd was the key to the Yankee victory. Yankees
starter Matt Scocozza threw a scoreless 1st inning, thanks
to a beautiful 4-6-3 double play turned by 2B Kevin Otton,
SS Morgan McCarthy and 1B Andrew Oskowsky. The Yanks
went up 2-0 after one inning on an RBI infield single by James
Fulton and an RBI "take one for the team" bases loaded hit by
pitch from Dan Toback. In the pivotal 3rd inning, the Yankees
turned a 4-2 deficit into a 9-4 lead. Oskowsky reached on an HBP,
Scocozza singled to left and Fulton's second hit of the game drove
in Oskowsky to cut the lead to one. Toback walked and Ben Herschlag
reached on a fielder's choice to load the bases for Luke Evans,
whose "seeing eye" RBI single down the first base line tied the score.
Tyler Lorberbaum drew an RBI walk to put the Yanks up 5-4,
with Otton and Oskowsky each following with two run singles to end
the scoring in the third. Scocozza departed after three with a five
run lead, handing the ball over to Otton, who threw the final three
innings for his second save of the year. The Yankees tacked on three
more runs in the 5th inning. Speedy Joe Billi started the inning with
a sharp grounder to short but was retired on a very close play at
first. Justin Iovino walked, Herschlag reached on an HBP and
Dan Villela ripped an RBI double that hit the chalk down the
left field line to score Iovino. Otton (3 hits, 4 RBI) completed the
scoring with a two run single to score Herschlag and Villela. McCarthy
followed with a ground rule double, just missing a HR, but was stranded
on base as the inning ended. Defensive standouts were Ben Herschlag,
who caught six solid innings behind the plate, and SS Morgan McCarthy,
who made an over the shoulder grab on a fly ball to shallow center
to end the 3rd inning.
Game #5 Tuesday 5/9/2009
YANKEES-8 MARINERS-2
Yankees sink Mariners 8-2
The Yankees topped the Mariners under the lights at Shell Creek Park,
taking home an 8-2 victory. The Yankees got on the board early. Leadoff
batter Tyler Lorberbaum singled and scored on a Dan Villela
RBI groundout, and Andrew Oskowsky scored on an error to put
the Yanks up 2-0. The Yankees added a run in the 2nd, with Lorberbaum
reaching on an error, followed by a Morgan McCarthy single
and a Villela RBI single. Yankees starter Dan Villela took the mound
for the first time since his legendary performance in the 2007 AAA
World Series, and pitched three solid innings, allowing just two runs
while striking out four. Oskowsky made his first relief appearance
of the season, pitching 2 2/3 hitless innings with three strikeouts.
With the score 3-2 Yankees in the top of the 5th, James Fulton
and Kevin Otton started the inning with back to back singles,
with Fulton scoring on an RBI groundout by Ben Herschlag. The
sixth inning brought four more Yankee runs. Walks by Villela and Dan
Toback and Fulton's second single of the game loaded the bases.
Otton walked to force in a run, Justin Iovino drove in a run
with an RBI groundout, and Herschlag put the game away with a two
run single to push the score to 8-2 Yankees. Closer Kevin Otton came
out of the pen to record the final out on a strikeout as the Yankees
ran their winning streak to five.
Game #6 Monday 5/11/2009
YANKEES-7 DODGERS-7
Yankees and Dodgers battle to a draw
In a wild game at Oceanside Park the Yankees pushed their unbeaten
string to six but settled for a 7-7 tie with the Dodgers. The Dodgers
scored two quick runs in the first, but Yankees starting pitcher Matt
Scocozza settled down to strikeout four and allow no other runs
in his two innings of work. The Yankees rallied in the 2nd, loading
the bases when Scocozza legged out an infield hit, Kevin Otton
reached on an error and James Fulton singled, but left the
bases full when Tyler Lorberbaum's line shot to center field
was run down by Dodgers CF Frank Agnello. The Yankees took
the lead in the 3rd. Scocozza's RBI single scored Andrew Oskowsky,
and Dan Villela scored on a wild pitch to tie the game at two.
After an Otton walk, two more runs scored when Fulton and Justin
Iovino both reached on errors that scored Scocozza and Otton.
After the Dodgers struck back in the bottom of the 3rd to take a 5-4
lead, the Yanks put up three runs in the 4th. Morgan McCarthy
doubled to start the inning, and scored on an error. Matt Scocozza
(3 for 3, 2 RBI) drove a sacrifice fly to center field to score Oskowsky
to put the Yankees up 6-5. An Otton single and a James Fulton RBI
double gave the Yankees a two run lead. Kevin Otton was called on
in the bottom of the 5th to relieve Andrew Oskowsky and hold a 7-6
Yankee lead. Otton pitched a 1-2-3 5th with two strikeouts. Clinging
to a one run lead in the 6th, Otton faced the dangerous Chris Woods
with one out and the tying run on 2nd. Woods single to right scored
Mike Hindin with the tying run, just ahead of James Fulton's
relay throw to Villela at the plate. However, Villela took the throw
and fired to 3rd baseman Scocozza, who tagged out the speedy Woods
who was trying to advance to 3rd. Otton then struck out the final
batter to preserve the 7-7 tie.
Game #7 Friday 5/15/2009
METS-14 YANKEES-2
Yanks unbeaten streak snapped by Mets
There were not many highlights for the Yankees, who suffered their
first loss of the season at the hands of the Mets 14-2. On the bright
side for the Yanks, Morgan McCarthy and James Fulton
contributed hits, Dan Villela and Matt Scocozza each
scored a run, and Fulton and Scocozza picked up the two Yankee RBIs.
McCarthy also put in his first appearance on the mound this season,
pitching an effective inning of relief. Defensive highlights were
a double play on a line drive caught by Villela and completed by Andrew
Oskowsky, and a nice catch by Joe Billi on a fly ball to
right field. Tyler Lorberbaum, playing his first game behind
the plate, also threw out a runner at 2nd on a stolen base attempt.
Game #8 Sunday 5/17/2009
MARINERS-8 YANKEES-5
Mariners late rally sinks Yankees
The Mariners mounted a furious comeback in the 6th, erasing a four
run deficit to beat the Yankees 8-5. The Yankees had this game in
hand for 5 innings, taking a 5-1 lead into the 6th. Starting pitcher
Andrew Oskowsky (0 hits, 4 Ks) and reliever Matt Scocozza
(1 hit, 3 Ks) both pitched two scoreless innings. The Yanks scored
three in the 2nd with two out. Joe Billi reached on an infield
single, and Luke Evans stroked an RBI single to left to score James
Fulton. Morgan McCarthy (3 for 4, double, 2 RBI) followed
with a two run single to make it 3-0 Yankees. The Yankees added two
runs in the 3rd. Dan Villela had an infield single, Kevin
Otton walked and both runners moved up on a wild pitch. James
Fulton then hit a sacrifice fly to short right to score Villela. Ben
Herschlag later reached on an error that scored Otton to put the
Yankees up 5-0. Two long balls by the Mariners (including a grand
slam) late in the game had the Yankees down by three entering the
bottom of the 6th. With two outs the Yankees still showed some life
when Oskowsky walked and Villela doubled down the right field line.
However, the game ended in heartbreaking fashion when Scocozza's hard
smash over the 3rd base bag was snagged by the Mariners third baseman,
robbing a potential two run hit and sending the Yanks to defeat.
Game #9 Sunday 5/19/2009
YANKEES-4 METS-1
Oskowsky's Arm, Villela's Bat Lead Yanks to Win
The Yankees got back on the winning track with a crisp 4-1 over the
Mets at Wrights Field. Yankee ace Andrew Oskowsky threw 85
pitches over 4 2/3 shutout innings, striking out nine batters for
his third win of the season. Dan Villela lead the offense with
two hits, becoming the first Yankee to "touch 'em all" this season
with his solo homerun in the 3rd. The Yanks got off to a fast start,
getting all the runs they would need in the top of the 1st. Walks
to Kevin Otton and Oskowsky, and a Villela single loaded the
bases with no outs, but Otton was forced out at home on Morgan
McCarthy's grounder. That brought Matt Scocozza to the
plate with the bases still loaded, and Scocozza drilled a 2 RBI double
to left center to score Oskowsky and Villela. James Fulton
followed with an RBI ground out that scored a sliding McCarthy to
put the Yankees up 3-0. With the game still at 3-0 in the bottom of
the 2nd, Oskowsky was helped out of a jam courtesy of some spectacular
glovework by 3rd Baseman Tyler Lorberbaum. With Mets on 1st
and 2nd and no outs, Lorberbaum snagged a one hop shot to 3rd, turning
it into a smooth 5-5-3 double play, then followed that up by fielding
another hard grounder to end the inning. The Yankees extended their
lead in the 3rd. With one out, Villela hit a 2-0 pitch over the left
field fence for his first home run of the season to make it 4-0. The
Yanks threatened again in the 4th on a Ben Herschlag single
and walks to Luke Evans and Otton, but left the bases loaded.
Oskowsky finished strong on the mound, striking out seven of the last
eight hitters he faced before he got to the 85 pitch limit. Otton
was called in to close out the game, entering with a runner on and
two out in the 5th. With the dangerous Chris Vandewater on
deck, Otton got the final out on 4-6 force out fielded by Herschlag.
In the bottom of the 6th, Otton allowed an unearned run but struck
out the side, earning the save on his 12th birthday.
Game #10 Friday 5/22/2009
YANKEES-9 DODGERS-0
Scocozza shuts out Dodgers, Villela goes deep
again
Yankees starter Matt Scocozza took a no-hitter into the 5th
inning and ultimately pitched 5 2/3 shutout innings, blanking the
Dodgers 9-0 at Wrights Field. Scocozza was lifted with two outs in
the 6th after throwing 85 pitches, striking out nine and only allowing
three hits. Dan Villela had the big hit of the night, homering
for the second straight game. The Yanks picked up two runs in the
1st when Kevin Otton scored on a wild pitch and Scocozza picked
up an RBI on a ground out, scoring Villela. The Yankee outfield kept
the Dodgers off the scoreboard early, with CF Tyler Lorberbaum
and LF James Fulton both catching flyballs. The big offensive
inning was the 3rd, with the Yankees scoring seven runs on five hits.
Morgan McCarthy (2 for 2, BB) lead off with a single and reached
on an error to bring Villela to the plate. The Yankee catcher busted
the game open with a long three run homer over the left field fence
to put the Yanks up 5-0. The scoring continued as the Yankees reloaded
the bases on a Scocozza HBP, Andrew Oskowsky's ground rule
double to right center field and a walk to James Fulton. RF Justin
Iovino, who went 3 for 3 on the night, drove in two with a single
up the middle to make the score 7-0. After Ben Herschlag reached on
an error, McCarthy capped the scoring with a two run single bringing
home Fulton and Iovino. McCarthy was then whisked away to make a cameo
appearance for his fans in the School 2 6th Grade Follies. The defensive
play of the game occurred in the top of the 5th. Scocozza faced his
toughest test of the night, with Dodgers loading the bases with one
out. But the tide quickly turned when Scocozza fielded a comebacker,
threw to Villela at home for an out, who then threw to Oskowsky at
1B to complete a slick 1-2-3 double play to end the inning. The Yankees
have now turned five DPs this season. In the 6th, Joe Billi
helped keep the Dodgers scoreless with a nice relay throw on a double
to right center. With two outs, Scocozza reached the 85 pitch mark
on his 9th K of the game. Kevin Otton was called in to close out the
game, and did it with just one pitch, fielding a ball back to the
mound and throwing to Oskowsky to end the game. Congratulations to
the Yankees five All-Star game representatives: Morgan McCarthy,
Andrew Oskowsky, Kevin Otton, Matt Scocozza and Dan Villela.
Game #11 Tuesday 5/26/2009
YANKEES-17 MARINERS-6
McCarthy's Long Ball Leads Yanks to Victory
The Yankees had their biggest offensive output of the season, defeating
the Mariners 17-6 on a wet night at Wrights. Yankee SS Morgan McCarthy
and 1B Matt Scocozza lead the attack, combining for 7 hits,
7 runs and 8 RBI. McCarthy, who hit his first home run of the season,
was 3 for 4, with three runs scored and five RBI. Scocozza went 4
for 4, with a single, two doubles and a triple, four runs scored and
three RBI. The Yankees took an early lead in this one. With two outs
and no runners on in the top of the 1st, Dan Villela singled
up the middle and McCarthy followed with a long drive over the left
field fence for a 2-0 lead. The Yanks tacked on one more run when
Scocozza singled, advanced to second on a wild pitch and scored on
Andrew Oskowsky's RBI double. The hard hitting Mariners came
right back in the bottom of the 1st, scoring two quick runs with only
one out. However, two key defensive plays help starting pitcher Oskowsky
out of the jam. RF Joe Billi made a nice catch on a long fly
ball to right center, and Dan Villela made a sliding tag at home,
blocking the plate completely on a Mariner attempting to score on
a wild pitch. The Yankees extended their lead to 4-2 in the top of
the 2nd, when Ben Herschlag singled and eventually scored on
a Villela RBI grounder. The Mariners struck back in the bottom of
the 2nd, scoring two runs. The game remained tied due to the hustle
of Yankee catcher Villela, who sprinted out to shortstop to tag out
a Mariner in a rundown. The big inning for the Yankees was the 3rd,
when they put together seven hits to score ten runs and put the game
out of reach. Scocozza started the inning with a double, followed
by an Oskowsky walk and a Toback single to load the bases with one
out. Ben Herschlag then delivered a two run double down the right
field line to give the Yanks a 6-4 lead. Justin Iovino walked
to reload the bases, and Herschlag came home on a Villela grounder.
Two more runs scored on a McCarthy single, and Matt Scocozza picked
up his second extra base hit of the inning, a triple to right center
that scored Villela and McCarthy for an 11-4 Yankee lead. Oskowsky's
second double of the game pushed the lead to 12-4, and the inning
was capped when Dan Toback (2 for 2, BB, 2 RBI) hit a scorching
double to left to score two runs. The final three runs scored in the
4th. Joe Billi walked, stole 2nd and 3rd and scored on a McCarthy
single, Scocozza drove in a run with an RBI double and James Fulton
drove in a run on a hard grounder to short. Andrew Oskowsky pitched
through three tough innings on a cold and rainy night, allowing only
two hits and striking out six to pick up the win. Kevin Otton
again closed out the game with a quick inning, getting a strike out
and starting a 4-6-3 game ending double play, the Yankees 6th DP of
the year.
Game #12 Thursday 5/28/2009
YANKEES-13 DODGERS-3
Offense and Defense of Billi and Lorberbaum lead Yanks past
Dodgers
On a soggy night at School 8, the Yankees extended their winning streak
to four with a 13-3 win over the Dodgers. Both teams deserve tremendous
credit for coming out and playing in less than ideal conditions, and
special thanks to the large number of parents and friends who stayed
through the bad weather to cheer the teams on. The Yankee offense
was lead by Tyler Lorberbaum and Andrew Oskowsky with
3 RBI each, and another 2 RBI from Joe Billi. Yankees starting
pitcher Matt Scocozza went the distance in the four inning
game, allowing only three hits and one earned run while striking out
seven to pick up the victory. The Yankees again took an early lead
in the top of the 1st as Dan Villela doubled and scored when
Morgan McCarthy reached on an error. The Dodgers came back
to take a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the 1st, but were prevented from
scoring anymore runs when Billi flagged down a fly ball to rightfield.
The Yanks went back in front in the 2nd on a two run double from Lorberbaum
that scored James Fulton and Oskowsky. In the top of the 3rd,
six more Yankees crossed the plate. Villela, McCarthy and Scocozza
drew consecutive walks to load the bases for Oskowsky, who delivered
a two run single for a 5-2 Yankee lead. Fulton followed with his second
hit, an RBI single to make it 6-2 Yankees. Dan Toback walked
to reload the bases, and Lorberbaum worked out a walk to force in
a run. Leadoff batter Justin Iovino followed with a ground
ball that turned into two Yankee runs on a wild throw to first base.
Kevin Otton later singled, but was left stranded at the end
of the inning with the Yanks ahead 9-2. Scocozza pitched a 1-2-3 bottom
of the 3rd, aided by outfield putouts from CF Lorberbaum and LF Fulton.
In the top of the 4th, the Yankees struck for four more runs, highlighted
by an Oskowsky RBI single and a two run single from Joe Billi. After
Billi came home on an error, Ben Herschlag followed with a
line drive to centerfield that was caught to end the inning. With
the rain starting to come down harder, Scocozza took the hill in the
4th looking to close out the game. After allowing a run, he stranded
runners on 2nd and 3rd, striking out the final three batters in a
row for a 13-3 Yankee victory.
Game #13 Sunday 5/28/2009
YANKEES-5 METS-4
Otton Saves the Day as Yankees top Mets
The Yankees hung on to beat the Mets 5-4 in a tight game at Wrights
Field, coming from behind to extend their winning streak to five straight.
The Yanks fell behind 3-0 after two innings, and were unable to cash
in hits by Kevin Otton and Tyler Lorberbaum in the early
going. In the top of the 3rd the Yankees finally broke through with
two runs. Andrew Oskowsky drew a one out walk and Dan Villela
singled to start the rally. Morgan McCarthy followed with
a long RBI double off the left field fence to score Oskowsky, and
Matt Scocozza's RBI grounder scored Villela to cut the Mets
lead to 3-2. The Mets tacked on an unearned in the 3rd, and the Yankees
came to bat in the top of the 4th trailing by two. Joe Billi
started the inning by reaching on an error, and stole second to get
into scoring position. Ben Herschalg also reached on an error to put
two runners on, and Otton singled to score Billi and make it 4-3 Mets.
Villela's grounder to short lead to a throwing error that brought
in Oskowsky and Otton and put the Yankees ahead 5-4. Yankees starter
Andrew Oskowsky pitched a 1-2-3 bottom of the 4th with help from 1B
Matt Scocozza, who recorded three unassisted putouts in the inning
to tie the all-time record of three in an inning. In the top of the
5th, Justin Iovino lined a one out triple down the right field
line, but was left at third as the inning ended. Oskowsky hit the
85 pitch limit with one out in the 5th, and departed after throwing
4 1/3 innings, allowing no earned runs while striking out five. Otton
was called in to face his toughest closing assignment of the season,
and stranded three Mets baserunners on an inning ending strikeout.
In the top of the 6th, The Yanks threatened but did not score after
Otton walked and Oskowsky singled, and the game went to the bottom
of the 6th with the Yankees clinging to a 5-4 lead. Otton faced the
top of the Mets order, and got two quick outs due to some great outfield
defense. LF James Fulton hauled in a long drive to left, and
RF Joe Billi came in on a short fly to right center to make a running
catch for the second out. The Mets rallied on a walk and an infield
single, putting the winning runs on base with two outs. But Otton
once again got out of the jam, ending the game with a strikeout to
give the Yankees the 5-4 win.
Game #14 Sunday 6/7/2009
METS-12 YANKEES-8
Yanks lose Slugfest to Mets in Regular Season
Finale
The Yankees were defeated by the Mets 12-8 at Wrights Field, finishing
the rain-shortened regular season ½ game behind the first place Mets.
The Mets jumped out to an early 5-0 lead, and went to the bullpen
with one out in the 2nd. Reliever Matt Scocozza got out of
the jam on two pitches, getting a line drive 6-6-5 double play completed
by SS Morgan McCarthy and 3B Ben Herschlag. The Yankees
rallied back with a six run second inning. Luke Evans and James
Fulton started the rally with back to back singles, and Tyler
Lorberbaum walked to load the bases with one out. Kevin Otton's
RBI single brought in the first run, and an Andrew Oskowsky
grounder scored Fulton to make it 5-2 Mets. Dan Villela reached
on an error that scored the third Yankee run, with McCarthy's two
run double and Scocozza's RBI single putting the Yankees ahead 6-5.
The Mets struck back to take an 8-6 lead, but the Yankees added a
run in the 3rd when Villela again reached on an error, scoring Otton.
Scocozza kept the game close in his 3 1/3 innings of relief, pitching
a 1-2-3 4th inning on three infield groundouts. In the top of the
5th, the Yankees picked up their eighth double play of the season,
a 4-6-3 DP turned by Otton, McCarthy and Oskowsky. With two outs and
two runners on, Scocozza was lifted for Otton, who quickly ended the
inning by getting a groundout to Herschlag at 2B. In the top of the
6th, Mets CF Kyle Reminick struck the biggest hit of the game,
a grand slam to give the Mets a 12-7 lead. The Yankees rallied again
in the bottom of the 6th, with a Villela double, McCarthy single and
Scocozza walk loading the bases with one out. Joe Billi's RBI grounder
scored Villela to make it 12-8, and Justin Iovino's two out single
again loaded the bases for the Yankees. But the game and the 2009
Majors regular season came to an end there, with the Yanks leaving
the bases full. The Yankees had an outstanding regular season, posting
a 10-3-1 record. Congratulations to our regular season team batting
leaders: batting average - Morgan McCarthy (.535), hits - McCarthy
(23), Home Runs - Dan Villela (2), RBI - Matt Scocozza (15), runs
scored - Andrew Oskowsky and Villela (18 each). Pitching leaders were
Andrew Oskowsky with a 5-0 record, Matt Scocozza at 4-1 and Kevin
Otton with four saves.
Game #15 Sunday 6/7/2009
YANKEES-13 MARINERS-1
Yankees clinch Series berth with Playoff Victory
over Mariners
The Yankees advanced to the 2009 Majors World Series
and a match-up with the Mets with a convincing 13-1 playoff win over
the Mariners at Wrights Field. The Yankee offense exploded with 13
runs on 12 hits in the first two innings, supporting winning pitcher
Andrew Oskowsky. The Yankees scored six in the bottom of the
1st, with Kevin Otton, Andrew Oskowsky and Dan Villela
all singling to load the bases. Morgan McCarthy walked on four
pitches to force in a run, and Matt Scocozza followed with
an RBI single to give the Yankees a 2-0 lead. After Villela scored
on a wild pitch, Tyler Lorberbaum singled to re-load the bases,
and Justin Iovino picked up an RBI walk to put the Yanks up by four
runs. Kevin Otton's second hit of the inning, a two run single up
the middle, gave the Yankees a 6-0 lead after one inning. Seven more
Yankees crossed the plate in the 2nd. . Villela singled but was retired
at 2B when McCarthy reached on a fielder's choice. McCarthy later
stole second and third and scored on a throwing error. James Fulton
singled to left with two outs to re-start the rally, and scored when
Lorberbaum reached on an error. Justin Iovino walked again,
and Dan Toback loaded the bases with an HBP. Otton's (3 for
3, 4 RBI) two run double down the left field line scored Lorberbaum
and Iovino, and Oskowsky then picked up an RBI single, scoring pinch
runner Luke Evans. The hustling Villela legged out his third
infield hit of the game, and McCarthy capped the scoring with a two
run double, giving the Yankees a 13-1 lead. The Yankees threatened
in the 3rd when Joe Billi walked and stole second, but did not score.
Oskowsky left after three innings, allowing only two hits and no earned
runs while striking out six. The Yankees played solid infield defense
behind Oskowsky, lead by 3B Ben Herschlag and 2B Otton. Closer Otton
was called into the game in the top of the 4th, picking up two strikeouts
and fielding a ball back to the mound, throwing to 1B Scocozza for
the final out to send the Yankees to the World Series.
World Series - Game 1 6/16/2009
YANKEES-10 METS-7
Yanks take Series Opener 10-7
The Yankees took a 1-0 lead in the 2009 Majors World
Series, jumping out to a 10-1 lead before holding off a late Mets
rally to win 10-7 at Wrights Field. The Yankees struck quickly in
the top of 1st when Kevin Otton walked and Morgan McCarthy
hit his second home run of the season, a two run shot over the left
field fence, for a 2-0 Yankee lead. Matt Scocozza followed
with a double down the right field line, but was left on 2B as the
inning ended. The Yanks added two more in the second. Tyler Lorberbaum
reached on an error and came around to score on Otton's RBI double.
Otton later came home on a steal of third and an error, and the Yankees
lead 4-0 after two. Five more Yankee runs crossed the plate in the
3rd. Dan Villela lead off with a single, and advanced to 3rd
on a groundout and a wild pitch. Scocozza followed with an RBI grounder,
reaching first on a fielder's choice that scored Villela. James
Fulton then hit a double to right center to put runners on 2nd
and 3rd. With two outs, Lorberbaum singled over the first base bag,
picking up two RBIs as Scocozza and Fulton scored. Dan Toback followed
with a line drive single to right, and scored along with Lorberbaum
on an error to give the Yankees a 9-0 lead. Yankees starter Andrew
Oskowsky kept the Yankees in check in the early innings, allowing
only one run over the first three innings. The Yankees went up 10-1
in the 4th when Villela lead off with a triple and scored on McCarthy's
RBI ground out. Scocozza followed with his second hit of the game,
but was left stranded. In a wild bottom of the 4th, the Mets rallied
for six runs as Oskowsky reached the 85 pitch limit and was replaced
by Scocozza. A grand slam by the Mets Chris Vandewater cut
the Yankee lead to 10-7, but Scocozza got out of the inning with back
to back strikeouts of the Mets #4 and #5 hitters. He then pitched
a scoreless 5th, and turned the ball over to closer Otton to hold
the three run lead. The Mets put runners on 2nd and 3rd with one out,
but with the tying run at the plate Otton came through with back to
back 'K' s to give the Yankees the victory and a 1-0 Series lead.
World Series
- Game 2- 6/19/2009
YANKEES-7 METS-6
Yankees sweep Oceanside American Majors World
Series with comeback win over the Mets
In front of a packed house at Wrights Field, the Yankees
rallied in the bottom of the 5th, coming from behind to defeat the
Mets 7-6 to sweep the 2009 Oceanside American Majors World Series.
The Champion Yankees capped an outstanding season with a total team
effort in World Series Game Two to take the title. The Mets took an
early 1-0 lead in this game, but the Yankees quickly struck back for
three runs in the bottom of the 1st. Kevin Otton and Andrew
Oskowsky started the inning with back to back singles, and Dan
Villela followed with his third home run of the season, a three
run drive over the left center field fence to put the Yanks up 3-1.
The Mets pushed across a run in the top of the 2nd, and with two out
Yankees starting pitcher Villela was replaced by Matt Scocozza,
making his second relief appearance of the series. Scocozza quickly
ended the inning, getting a grounder to Oskowsky at first for the
third out. The Yankees added a run in the 2nd, when Joe Billi's
hustle allowed him to reach on an error. Billi came around to score
on Oskowsky's RBI single for a 4-2 Yankee lead. A walk by Villela
and a single by Morgan McCarthy loaded the bases, but the Yankees
left three men on as the inning ended. In the 3rd, Scocozza pitched
a scoreless inning with two strike outs, and the Yankees tacked on
a run in the bottom of the frame when James Fulton tripled
down the right field line and later scored on a Dan Toback RBI
single. Facing a 5-2 deficit, the Mets rallied for four runs, with
the big hit a two run single by Stephen Massimillo. With the
Yankees now trailing 6-5, Scocozza prevented further damage with back
to back strikeouts, including his second 'K' of the game of the Majors
Home Run leader. The Yankees still trailed 6-5 going into the bottom
of the 5th when they put together their championship winning rally.
RF Justin Iovino started the inning with a single to right,
but was forced out at 2nd when Luke Evans hit into a fielder's
choice. With two outs, Otton singled to move Evans to second base,
and Andrew Oskowsky picked up his third hit of the game, a clutch
RBI single to score Evans and tie the score at 6. With the go ahead
runs on base, Villela came through again with a big RBI single to
center, scoring Otton to give the Yankees a 7-6 lead. Matt Scocozza,
the eventual winning pitcher, was replaced in the top of the sixth
after throwing 3 1/3 innings of strong relief, striking out six. Yankee
closer Kevin Otton was called in for the save opportunity, facing
the top of the Mets batting order. Fireballer Otton picked up two
quick outs with back to back strikeouts, but the Mets managed to get
the tying run on base with two outs. Otton, facing the Mets clean-up
hitter, got a ground ball to second that was fielded by Ben Herschlag,
who smartly raced to the second base bag for the final out. Yankee
CF Tyler Lorberbaum led the charge to the mound, where the
Majors World Series Champion Yankees celebrated their victory.
2009
Oceanside American Majors World Series Champion Yankees
Joe Billi
Luke Evans
James Fulton
Ben Herschlag
Justin Iovino
Tyler Lorberbaum
Morgan McCarthy
Andrew Oskowsky
Kevin Otton
Matt Scocozza
Dan Toback
Dan Villela
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