Sunday, June 22, 2008

Reds-Yankees / Cueto-Pettitte


The Yankees take on the Reds today at the stadium in the final game of the 3 game set. The Yankees are looking to avoid the sweep after 2 tough losses Friday, and Saturday. For the Yankees LHP Andy Pettitte takes the mound going 2-0 in his last 3 games with 21.2 innings 4.57 ERA 4 walks 18 strikeouts on 327 pitches. Pettitte's last start was exceptionally good in which he went 7 innings with 5 hits 1 walk 9 strikeouts on 103 pitches leading the Yanks to a 8-0 victory over the Padres. Going up against the Yankees today is RHP Johny Cueto. Cueto is 1-2 in his last 3 starts going 18.0 innings with 5.50ERA 14 walks 12 strikeouts on 325 pitches. Cueto was also good in his last start against the Dodgers although he got the loss he pitched 7 innings giving up 5 hits 2ER 3 walks 2 strikeouts on 103 pitches.

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