Alright, let's pump our fanbase full of confidence in this one. The Yanks face yet another elimination ballgame, their back's are against the wall, it's win or go home for a loooong winter. After a couple shalackings at home, the Yanks pulled out a quality win in game 5 behind their ace, and showed Texas that it isn't going to be easy. This team has a "never say die" attitude, but they will be put to the full test by playing on the road for possibly 2 games. How many times this year have the Yanks looked awful for a mini-stretch, and then just winning 7 in a row all of a sudden? Feels like they did that alot. This a very streaky bunch, but it all starts with Phil Phranchise on the mound.
How the Yanks win tonight: Yanks would like to see at least 6 innings from Hughes, keeping Texas under 4 runs preferably. Yankee bats need to do what they did in game 5; get some runners on any way they can, and then get those timely hits, and maybe steal some bases? Colby Lewis will take the mound for Texas tonight. It's Colby Lewis. The Yankees failed to get anything going in game 2, however this time they will be looking for not only revenge, but to keep their playoff lives in tact. The Yankee lineup without Teixeira honestly has some spice. What I mean by that, is no longer can guys rely on the supposed big run producer to get everything done, (even though Tex really hadn't) but they themselves now know they have slack to pick up. Also without Tex, Robby "BOOM" Cano slides into the 3 hole. I've wondered all year why Cano has not been in that spot because he not only hits for power, (especially in these playoffs my god!) he's a .300 hitter, something no other Yankees have next to their name. I love him, especially during last year's playoffs, but ALEX RODRIGUEZ needs to get it together. If he can swing it, the Yanks are so scary that you may need to cover a child's eyes, and maybe even give him the earmuffs. Bottom line is, Pay-Rod is an essential piece to the New York lineup. Not only is he capable of the world, he's hitting right in the thickness of the order. With Cano doing his thing in the third spot, A-Rod doing his thing, Swisher maybe coming back to life, and a couple of other guys putting together good at-bats and hits, the Yanks are fine. Remember the Rangers have only won one playoff game at home in franchise history. They aren't as confident as they appear to be, and after game 1, they still won't feel safe. This is about taking the crowd right out of the game and just straight stun them by stunting on them. Feel me? I have this playoff beard going that I've been told to shave many times, but no can do. I do not plan out shaving anytime soon either, it's cold outside, and I'm getting sick. Win tonight, Cliff Lee or not, the Rangers will be on the ropes after knowing they could have closed it down much earlier. Remember in a game 7, anything can happen..especially when you have Yankee magic.
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