Yankees vs. Blue Jays - Recap - August 20, 2008

Green Pinstripes found this 8/21/2008 on scores.espn.go.com [flag]

Jeter's 2-run homer, Pettitte's pitching power Yankees TORONTO (AP) -- With their postseason hopes dwindling by the day, the New York Yankees turned to two players they have counted on for more than a decade to deliver a much-needed win. Derek Jeter hit a two-run homer, and Andy Pettitte pitched seven strong innings to snap a four-start winless streak as the Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays ... [link]

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Pettitte, Jeter Lead Yanks Over Jays
Published 8/21/2008 by Mike at Green Pinstripes
... Andy Pettitte was just dandy, Johnny Damon rebounded from a terrible game Tuesday night with two hits and an RBI and Derek Jeter continued his hot-hitting as the Yanks turned back the Blue Jays 5-1 at the Rogers Centre. Jason Giambi and Xavier Nady gave the Bombers a quick 2-0 lead in the first on a sac fly and an RBI-single, respectively, and Brian Bruney pitched two perfect innings in relief to seal the win. Even Hideki Matsui got into the act as he collected his first hit since coming off the disable list. ...

Yanks Tease Us A Little More
Published 8/21/2008 by Brian at Depressed Fan
Pettitte came up big in what was honestly a pitching mismatch. This game should've gone the Yankees' way, and it did. There's nothing to celebrate. Tomorrow's game will be the true test. ...

Boxscore: NY Yankees vs. Toronto - August 20, 2008 | MLB.com: News

yankeesdaily.com found this 8/21/2008 on newyork.yankees.mlb.com

Pitches-strikes : Pettitte 83-62, Bruney 24-17, Purcey 79-45, Tallet 25-18, Carlson 13-8, Frasor 20-16. Ground outs-fly outs : Pettitte 11-6, Bruney 2-3, Purcey 3-7, Tallet 3-0, Carlson 2-1, Frasor 2-2. Batters faced : Pettitte 26, Bruney 6, Purcey ...

The trade that hurt both teams

Bless You Boys found this 8/21/2008 on yankees.lhblogs.com

The Yankees are 3-7 in the games Pudge Rodriguez has started since he came over from the Tigers. He is 8 for 35 (.229) with one RBI. Andy Pettitte threw to him once then asked not to again. The Tigers are 3-4 in the games Kyle Farnsworth has ...

Pettitte, Jeter lift Yankees

Projo Sox Blog found this 8/21/2008 on www.nydailynews.com

Derek Jeter hit a two-run homer, Andy Pettitte pitched seven strong innings to snap a four-start winless streak and the Yankees beat the Blue Jays 5-1 on Wednesday. Pettitte allowed one run and five hits in seven innings.

JETER & PETTITTE RIGHT YANKS' SHIP

Projo Sox Blog found this 8/21/2008 on www.nypost.com

TORONTO - A players-only meeting in which captain Derek Jeter was one of several speakers Tuesday was followed by a stomach-turning loss. The topic of the 10-minute chat was every at-bat was important and "doing the little things" was emphasized...

Old Guard Leads Yanks To 5-1 Win Over Jays

Greg C. posted 8/21/2008 from slidingintohome.blogspot.com

Pettitte and Jeter lead Yanks to win....

Vintage Pettitte shuts down the Jays
Andy Pettitte pitched seven strong innings and Derek Jeter hit a milestone home run to lead the Yankees to a 5-1 victory over the Blue Jays on Tuesday at Rogers Centre.

Jeter's HR, Pettitte lead Yanks by Jays (AP)
Derek Jeter hit a two-run homer, Andy Pettitte pitched seven strong innings to snap a four-start winless streak and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 on Wednesday night. Jeter's homer in the fourth inning was his eighth of the ...

Jeter's 2-run homer leads Yankees over Blue Jays
Derek Jeter hit a two-run homer, Andy Pettitte pitched seven strong innings to snap a four-start winless streak and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 on Wednesday night.

Vets help Yankees march past Blue Jays
Derek Jeter hit a two-run homer, Andy Pettitte pitched seven strong innings to snap a four-start winless streak and the New York Yankees beat the Blue Jays, 5-1, last night...

Yankees-Blue Jays: Andy Pettitte, Derek Jeter Help Yanks Even Series with Jays
They're all must-wins at this point, and there aren't many pitchers the New York Yankees could want on the mound after a tough loss other than Andy Pettitte. The team's stopper pitched brilliantly on Wednesday night, albeit against a ...