Game 62: Yankees 4, Indians 0

by Ryan on Jun 12, 2011 6:58 AM EDT in Game Recaps

Mitch Talbot is not amused after being tossed.

Another game, each which its own story, but the result is the same: no offense, no win.

LGFT Bartolo Colon dominated his former team, allowing just 2 hits and a walk in 6.2 innings. The only reason he didn't take the game to Mariano Rivera was that he injured his hamstring covering first base. His exit (and probable DL stint) will help whoever will be playing the Yankees in his absence. The Indians couldn't take advantage of his absence, especially in the eighth inning. Jack Hannahan and Lou Marson singled to begin the inning, but the top three of the order (Brantley, Asdrubal, Sizemore) all struck out.

Mitch Talbot also left early, but it wasn't due to either injury or ineffectiveness. Two batters after giving up his second run of the game (a Curtis Granderson home run), he hit Alex Rodriguez on the leg. The home plate umpire immediately ejected Talbot, using some bizarre logic. Carmona throwing towards Mark Teixeira's head on Friday is one thing, but Rodriguez getting hitting in the leg (and due to Talbot slipping) is quite another. The Yankees had already scored a couple runs, so I guess it didn't matter.

Detroit would win later in the day, which means that the Indians no longer have sole possession of first place.

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Still .002 ahead of the Tigers.

/#SuckitLaw?

by YoDaddyWags on Jun 12, 2011 7:50 AM EDT reply actions

Just need another Tomlin miracle and King Felix to take care of business against Detroit today. I’m about to head out to church; I’ll be sure to drop hints to the Lord.

Trombone/creamy/soda.

by Joel D on Jun 12, 2011 9:51 AM EDT reply actions

Or maybe we just need a small Oreo McFlurry with extra Oreos to be Living Lavishly once again.

by YoDaddyWags on Jun 12, 2011 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions

1/2

by ahowie on Jun 12, 2011 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Not fun. SOMEBODY HIT A BOMB.

by gte619n on Jun 12, 2011 11:44 AM EDT reply actions

Two batters after giving up his second run of the game (a Curtis Granderson home run), he hit Alex Rodriguez on the leg. The home plate umpire immediately ejected Talbot, using some bizarre logic.

Wow.

by emily522 on Jun 12, 2011 12:49 PM EDT reply actions