The New York Yankees offense shined in a close 6-5 win over the Cleveland Indians on a heated Saturday afternoon.
- New York Yankees 6 (83-42)
- Cleveland Indians 5 (73-51)
- AL, Final, Box Score
- Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
On a day marked by oppressive heat and inadequate cloud coverage, the New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Indians by a single run.
James Paxton got the start, tossing five innings and allowing four earned runs. He wasn’t nearly as sharp as he’s been of late, walking three and only punching out four.
On offense, Gleyber Torres stole the show. “The guy who only homers against the Orioles” cracked two on Saturday.
Gleyber Torres synchronized homers GLASSES EDITION ??????????????????????????????????
shoutout @GlassesGleyber ?? pic.twitter.com/J5BNGYaHs7— Matt (@HoodieGleyber) August 17, 2019
DJ LeMahieu and Didi Gregorius also provided some power with home runs to right.
DJ LeMahieu homers (20) on a fly ball to right center off Zach Plesac
Exit Velocity 101 MPH
Distance 368 FT
Launch Angle 23.4#RallyTogether vs #PinstripePride pic.twitter.com/vG9UTgXspt— Strand Sport Stats (@StrandStats) August 17, 2019
Didi and Gleyber just doing what they do. Back to back jacks. #PinstripePride pic.twitter.com/MjUqQepJFr
— Danny Small (@dwsmall8) August 17, 2019
However, in the sixth inning, things got out of control. Manager Aaron Boone was tossed for arguing balls and strikes. Later, Brett Gardner was ejected for banging his bat on the top of the dugout again. CC Sabathia, although he’s still on the injured list, was tossed for good measure.
No #Yankees fan (especially on Twitter), will ever admit this, but this stuff is getting a little old.
It's not a good thing to have a constant target on your back via the umpires, whether it's justified or not. That reputation remains and could hurt you down the road. pic.twitter.com/veQlfgfT5R
— ESNY (@EliteSportsNY) August 17, 2019
Gardy can't stop.
Gardy won't stop. pic.twitter.com/uNEj6bewqr
— Cut4 (@Cut4) August 17, 2019
Give me @CC_Sabathia and Phil Cuzzi in a cage match #Yankees pic.twitter.com/gNzsqrfZZx
— Jack Jokinen (@JJFromTheBronx) August 17, 2019
From the umpires room… pic.twitter.com/8QuNSjoxk8
— Erik Boland (@eboland11) August 17, 2019
Gardner: "I feel like they were looking in the dugout quite often…I can understand coming over there, maybe telling me to knock it off…But to come over there, the rabbit ears kind of thing, just constantly looking for something, I thought it was pretty quick”
— Erik Boland (@eboland11) August 17, 2019
However, through all the craziness, the game continues.
Following Paxton, Adam Ottavino and Tommy Kahnle each recorded one scoreless inning. Unfortunately, Zack Britton found his way into some trouble in the eighth, allowing a run to score. He was able to evade further damage with a ground ball for a double play.
Aroldis Chapman shut the door with authority in the ninth for his 35th save of the season.
Additionally, everyone should check out this immediate reaction video from Allison Case and myself…
We out here @jkellyESNY @EliteSportsNY ft. A special visitor! pic.twitter.com/nNK3FQksmG
— Allison Case (@ThatNYYChick) August 17, 2019
Savage of the Game — CC Sabathia
Obviously, Sabathia is still on the injured list. Of course, that couldn’t stop him from striking the fear of god into first base umpire Phil Cuzzi. When Cuzzi tossed Gardner, Sabathia immediately started getting into it and for that, he earns the “Savage of the Game” award.
