Vazquez had a strong start yesterday, going 5.1 innings, only 3 earned runs, giving up 6 hits, 3 walks, and 6 strike outs.  The reason for the win, the lineup gave him some strong help early.  In the first, with 2 out and no one on, the Yankees got 3 with a string of hits and walks that eventually had the bases loaded and went through the line up.  And the Real winner was Rodriguez’s 3 run home run in the fifth.  Vazquez gave up 1 in the fifth off a home run and 2 more in the sixth with a 2 run home run.  

Later in the game, Boone came in to relief Vazquez and started out strong.  After 4 outs, 2 in the seventh, Boone loaded the bases.  Great, first inning all over again.  But then Chamberlain came in.  Good, Strike out to get out of it, then 2 more Ks in the eighth.  Rivera came in for the close, not the save.  

Good win, finally for Vazquez.  Game 2 right now!!  Hughes is pitching strong.  Nothing else…