I'm tired and loading up on caffeine today. Why? Two words: Phil Hughes. The young California native was six outs away from a no-hitter last night and was absolutely masterful, keeping me up until 1:00 AM. Hughes and the Yankees continue to roll, already clinching their fifth straight series to begin the 2010 season. You have to wonder if last year's World Series took a world of pressure off this team, and they're just playing free and easy. I can't even remember a start as successful as this one.
Phil Hughes was dominant last night, bringing back memories of that tragic Texas evening in 2007 when he took a no-hitter into the seventh, only to pop his hamstring and put himself on the Disabled List. It really was memorable to see Hughes' parents in the stands, who made the trip to Oakland despite the bad weather forecast. I thought of Lou Gehrig's mother and father watching him play at Yankee Stadium. Phil apparently is telling this blog to shove it and that he deserves the fifth starter role. The way the season has gone after 14 games, I'd say he is the fourth starter who just happens to pitch the day after Vazquez.
One of the most amazing things about this team is the fact that they are 11-3 and their 2-3 hitters are both hitting way below .200. Sure, Nick Johnson walks more than anyone in baseball, but you'd think that he or Teixeira would like to get a base hit at some point. There's one other thing noticeable about this series on the West Coast: Michael Kay is not there. I'm sure it's too late at night for him, and it may negatively affect his radio show. So last night, it was just Phil Hughes on the hill, not PHIL YOOOOOOOUUUSSS.
Thank goodness for a day game today. The West Coast is swing is usually the time when I get sick during the season. Sweep the leg, C.C.
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