Brett Gardner makes a leaping catch to rob Jason Giambi of a base hit in the first. (AP)
By Bryan Hoch / MLB.com
Andy Pettitte was able to breathe easy after the second inning, when the Yanks -- led by Brett Gardner, who one frame earlier made an impressive catch in center field -- tagged Dana Eveland for four runs. From there, it was smooth sailing, with Johnny Damon continuing the home run trend at the new Stadium for insurance.
a-Grounded into a forceout for Davis, R in the 9th.
BATTING 2B: Suzuki, K (3, Pettitte), Ellis, M (2, Bruney). TB: Sweeney, R; Giambi; Ellis, M 2;
Suzuki, K 5; Davis, R 2; Cust 2; Holliday. RBI: Ellis, M 2 (7), Suzuki, K (1). 2-out RBI: Suzuki, K;
Ellis, M. Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Holliday; Cabrera, O 3; Davis, R; Chavez, Er. SAC:
Cabrera, O. Team RISP: 4-for-14. Team LOB: 8.
BASERUNNING SB: Ellis, M (2,
3rd base off Pettitte/Posada).
FIELDING E: Outman (1, pickoff). Outfield assists: Davis,
R (Damon at 2nd base).