Pettitte Falters as Offense Continues to Slumber

Mike posted 5/1/2008 from www.greenpinstripes.com [flag]

At least Pettitte went six innings. The bats fell into hibernation after a two-run first, Placido Polanco belted two dingers and Marcus Thames homered and drove in two as the Tigers tamed the Yanks 6-2 at The Stadium. [link]

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