STATE OF THE STRIPES: The Yankees were beaten 10-6 last night in an ugly game that saw them kick a 5-1 lead. That dropped the Yankees a game out of first. Still, they have won three of four on this road trip and six of eight overall.
HALO HORROR: The Yankees are 38-47 against Los Angeles since the start of the 2000 season. It is the only team this decade they have a losing record against. The Yankees are 2-8 at Angel Stadium the last three years and 5-15 over the last five.
BRUNEY’S BATTLE: Brian Bruney’s last 7 games: 6.1 innings, 9 hits, 6 earned runs, 8 walks, 4 strikeouts, Opponents are hitting .474 against him in that stretch.
ANDY NOT SO DANDY: Pettitte lost his last start, giving up six runs on five hits and five walks against Toronto. He faced the Angels on May 1 and took a no-decision, giving up five runs over 5.2 innings in a game the Yankees won 10-9.
He is 12-8, 4.52 in 26 career starts against the Angels are 6-5, 3.79 at Angel Stadium in 14 starts.
A-ROD IN ACTION: Alex Rodriguez is 20 of his last 51 (.392) with six homers, 14 runs scored and 19 RBI. His average is up to .257.
OLD FRIEND: Bobby Abreu is hitting .306 with a .406 OBP and 54 RBI for Los Angeles. He has 38 RBI in his last 37 games.
CAPTAIN ON A ROLL: Derek Jeter is 8 of his last 18.
HEATING UP: Robinson Cano is 15 of 43 in July with seven extra-base hits and four RBI/
SLOPPY: The Yankees have five errors in their last three games.
HOME RUN HEAVEN: The latest career-home run chart:
8. Mark McGwire 583
9. Harmon KIllebrew 573
10. Rafael Palmeiro 569
11. Alex Rodriguez 568
Wonder what Killebrew thinks of being in that company?
DREAM WEAVER: Weaver is 6-1, 3.86 in his last eight starts. He lost to the Yankees on May 1, allowing four runs on four hits over six innings. He is 3-1 but has a 6.11 ERA in five career starts against the Yankees.
