A-Rod’s Two Homers Not Enough for Yankees
July 11, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Feats and Accomplishments, Stats and Analysis
Alex Rodriguez smashed two home runs for the New York Yankees on Saturday, however those two homers weren’t enough for the Yankees to beat the Los Angeles Angels. In a slugfest, the Angels powered their way to a 14-8 victory.
In the top of the first inning, Alex Rodriguez hit a two-run blast off of Jered Weaver. Rodriguez hit another homer in the top of the 8th.
But the story was the overall production from the Angels lineup. Bobby Abreu and Mike Napoli each had three RBIs, while Gary Matthews Jr., Howie Kendrick and Brandon Wood knocked in two RBIs apiece.
After the slow start, Weaver pitched well enough to improve his record to 10-3 on the season. He went six innings while allowing four hits, two walks and three earned runs. He also struck out nine batters.
The win improved the Angels to 48-37, while the Yankees dropped to 51-36.
Alex Rodriguez didn't quite do enough (Image: Zuma Press)
