The defending American League Champion Tampa Bay Rays handed the Yankees their 20TH come-from-behind victory of the season. What a difference a year makes as the Bombers were the beneficiary (rather than the victim) of shoddy defense and a porous pen.
Joba Chamberlain pitched a strong six innings, leaving with his team in a 3-1 hole. Chamberlain's evolution into top tier starter has featured a glossy 3.79 ERA and a modest five innings per start. The irony is that Joba's development as a starter requires the support of a strong bullpen. Enter Alfredo Aceves. The Mexican league veteran (126 games, 4.06 ERA.) followed Chamberlain with two shutout innings, lowering his ERA to 2.70. The endless conga line of possible Yankee relief pitchers may, finally, have bumped into someone who can pitch. The ninth was handled by The Great Rivera, game over.
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