Friday, June 23, 2006

Wang inconsistent against Florida but earns eighth win

Wang had one bad inning, but completed seven innings to earn the victory.


Wang gets Florida's Mike Jacobs to ground into a double play to end the top of the 1st inning.

After giving up a two-run home run to Florida catcher Miguel Olivo in the 2nd inning, Wang opened the top of the 5th inning by striking out Olivo looking at a 96 MPH fastball.

Kyle Farnsworth gave up a run in the 8th, but Mariano Rivera saved another win for Wang.

Tuesday, June 13, 2006

Wang wins another pitching duel, defeating the Indians for his seventh win


Wang prepares before game time.


Robinson Cano rounds the bases after his solo home run to right field.


Wang receives a standing ovation as he leaves after 7 1/3 innings and a runner on second base. Mike Myers and Kyle Farnsworth get one out each to close the eighth inning.



Cano's home run is enough and Mariano Rivera saves the game.


Tuesday, June 06, 2006

Wang finally beats the Red Sox and earns his sixth win

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Wang gets Coco Crisp to ground to Andy Phillips who throws to Wang for the out at first base to end the top of the seventh inning.



Wang completes seven innings, but the game is tied. Can he get some support in the bottom of the inning?

Rallying with two outs, Jason Giambi draws a bases loaded walk to bring in Miguel Cairo with the second run, and Wang now has a chance to earn the win.



Melky Cabrera receives cheers after returning to left field in the top of the ninth. Cabrera made an amazing game-saving catch in left-center to rob Boston's Manny Ramirez of a game-tying home run.