Mark Teixeira and Sergio Mitre pitched in winning efforts, but Joba Chamberlain’s effort was a losing one and it counted the most. He gave up all seven runs in the 7-1 loss to the Mariners (78-72) as the Yankees (95-55) lost another series.
Quick ‘Cap
The Mariners jumped on Chamberlain early for two runs in the first and five in the second, capped by Ken Griffey Jr.’s three-run homer. Mitre took over in the fourth and only allowed one hit the rest of the game.
The only other bright spot besides Mitre was Mark Teixeira, who went 3-for-4 with two doubles and scored the only run for the Yankees in the sixth on Jorge Posada’s double.
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Yankees-Mariners: Joba Chamberlain Rocked in Finale, M’s Take 7-1 Win
Posted: 20th September 2009 by Rob Abruzzese in MLBComments Off on Yankees-Mariners: Joba Chamberlain Rocked in Finale, M’s Take 7-1 Win