10/8: Cleveland @ New York - Talksox

Coco's Disciples · 10-08-2007, 05:41 PM

Yankees win tonight forces a Game 5 Wednesday in Cleveland. Wang is throwing on 3 days rest, Indians are sticking with Paul Byrd.

ALDS Game 4: Cleveland Indians (2) at New York Yankees (1)
Venue: Yankee Stadium
Game Time: 7:37 EST

Paul Byrd (15-8, 4.59)

vs.

Chien-Ming Wang (19-7 3.70/0-1, 15.43)

**schillingouttheks** · 10-08-2007, 05:54 PM

Sabathia and Carmona better be pitching tomorrow. One after the other.

SchillingIsTheNatural · 10-08-2007, 06:42 PM

Sabathia should be pitching tonight in my opinion. He is a beast and I think he has the ability to pitch on short rest. Especially since he isn't the type of pitcher who strictly tries to overpower hitters. Works well for the Indians should they win......but if they lose......

I have a feeling the Yanks find a way to take game 5. Any word Sabathia may be on hand should Byrd struggle??

TheKilo · 10-08-2007, 06:51 PM

If Sabathia is on reserve if Byrd struggles, wouldn't it make more sense to have Sabathia start the game seeing as he's the better pitcher?

riverside sluggers · 10-08-2007, 06:54 PM

Victor Martinez is at 1st base tonight, Garko with the day off. Mienky gets the start at 1st for the Yanks

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Paul Byrd (**9 games vs New York, 2-4 with a 4.40 ERA---**Career at Yankee Stadium in 5 games, 1-2 with a 3.48 ERA)
Johnny Damon, 3 for 22 (.136 avg) Double, 2 RBIs, Walk
Derek Jeter, 13 for 31 (.419 avg) 3 Doubles, Triple, 4 RBIs, Walk, 7 Ks, 3 SBs
Bobby Abreu, 3 for 8 (.375 avg) 2 RBIs, 2 Walks, SB
Alex Rodriguez, 5 for 18 (.278 avg) HR, 4 RBIs, Walk, 8 Ks, SB
Jorge Posada, 4 for 21 (.190 avg) 3 Doubles, 2 RBIs, 2 Walks, 2 Ks
Hideki Matsui, 1 for 7 (.143 avg) Walk
Robinson Cano, 4 for 11 (.364 avg) Double, 2 HRs, 2 RBIs, K
Melky Cabrera, 4 for 7 (.571 avg) HR, 6 RBIs, Walk
Doug Mientkiewicz, 6 for 20 (.300 avg) 3 Doubles, Triple, 5 RBIs, 3 Walks, 2 Ks
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Wilson Betemit, 1 for 4 (.250 avg) Double, K
Jason Giambi, 3 for 14 (.214 avg) HR, RBI, 2 Walks, 3 Ks
Jose Molina, 1 for 3 (.333 avg)

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Chien-Ming Wang (**5 games vs Cleveland, 2-3 with a 6.00 ERA---**Career at Yankee Stadium in 44 games, 26-10 with a 3.04 ERA)
Grady Sizemore, 5 for 12 (.417 avg) Double, 2 HRs, 2 RBIs, 2 Ks
Asdrubal Cabrera, 1 for 3 (.333 avg) HR, RBI, Walk
Travis Hafner, 2 for 9 (.222 avg) 4 Walks
Victor Martinez, 4 for 13 (.308 avg) Double, HR, 4 RBIs, K
Jhonny Peralta, 4 for 9 (.444 avg) 2 Doubles, 2 RBIs, Walk
Kenny Lofton, 3 for 7 (.429 avg) 3 RBIs, K, SB
Franklin Gutierrez, 2 for 5 (.400 avg) Double, Walk, 2 Ks
Casey Blake, 2 for 6 (.333 avg) K
Kelly Shoppach, 0 for 2
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Ryan Garko, 2 for 3 (.667 avg) RBI
Chris Gomez, 1 for 3 (.333 avg)
Trot Nixon, 1 for 13 (.077 avg) Double, 2 RBIs, 4 Walks, K

**Byrd this season vs New York in 2 games, 1-1 with an 11.57 ERA. **On the road in 16 games, 8-4 with a 3.53 ERA

**Wang this season vs Cleveland in 2 games, 0-2 with a 15.43 ERA. **At home in 17 games, 10-5 with a 2.75 ERA

One Red Seat · 10-08-2007, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by schillingouttheks

Sabathia and Carmona better be pitching tomorrow. One after the other.

Why? If Sabathia pitches the type of game where he needs to be relieved by a starter, then the Tribe probably won't win this series.

ARod2212 · 10-08-2007, 07:21 PM

I'm happy they're sticking with Byrd and Sabathia for 4 and 5. I don't want to face Carmona needing to score runs. Doesn't guarantee anything, but the way things are shaping up I think the Yankees have the advantage.