7/5: Moose Hunting

by | Jul 5, 2008 | Game Threads, Justin Masterson, Mike Mussina, New York Yankees

Prev. Gm:

Boston Red Sox (52-37) @ New York Yankees (45-42)
Justin Masterson (4-2, 3.75) @ Mike Mussina (10-6, 3.87)
3:55 PM EDT | The Toilet (Bronx, NY)
TV: FOX RADIO: WRKO 680, SBN 1150

GAME NOTES: We could see a lot of runs scored today. You can be sure Joe Girardi will stack the Yankees lineup with LHH, as Masterson has an OPS-against of just .501 vs. RHH and .864 vs. LHH. The short porch could also pose a problem. Mike Mussina has been rocked by the Sox this season: 0-2, 9.35 ERA, 15 hits in 8.2 IP, and three homers surrendered to Manny Ramirez. Winning this game would heal all the wounds from Tampa and send the Yankees into full throttle panic mode.