Yankees Cruise Past Blue Jays 8-1
Pulaski, VA - The Pulaski Yankees jumped out to an early lead and never took their foot off the gas as the offense erupted for eight runs thanks to two home runs and Pulaski topped Bluefield 8-1 on Thursday night at Calfee Park.
Pulaski, VA - The Pulaski Yankees jumped out to an early lead and never took their foot off the gas as the offense erupted for eight runs thanks to two home runs and Pulaski topped Bluefield 8-1 on Thursday night at Calfee Park.
The win helped the Yankees even the series with Bluefield at one win a piece in this three game set. Pulaski scored just their sixth run in the first inning of a game this season to take an early lead. The Yankees were able to draw back-to-back walks before a double play left
Pulaski added to their lead in the bottom of the third inning as the Yankees drew back-to-back walks once again to start the inning before Green again squeaked a ball through the infield on a broken bat single to left field. With the bases loaded,
Bluefield scored their lone run of the game thanks to a solo home run from the Blue Jays third baseman,
The Blue Jays had seen enough from their starting pitcher and called to their bullpen to face
Yankees starting pitcher
The Yankees went down in order in both the seventh and eighth innings before sending
As a pitching staff, Pulaski gave up just one free pass while striking out eight Blue Jays and gave up just five hits on the night.
The Yankees and Blue Jays will face off in yet another rubber match to determine a series winner. The Yankees defeated the Blue Jays here at Calfee Park in a three game series in late June.
Pulaski will host Princess Night at the ballpark and will host a girl scout campout following the end of the game. Tickets for tomorrows game can be purchased at www.pulaskiyankees.net or by calling the Yankees front office at 540-980-1070.
he Pulaski Yankees are the Advanced Rookie level affiliate of the New York Yankees playing in the Appalachian League. Pulaski is celebrating its 54th season in the Appalachian League in 2019. Calfee Park has won league championships in 1948, 1969, 1986, 1991 and 2013. Motor Mile Field at Calfee Park opened in 1935 and was renovated for the team's first season as a Yankees affiliate in 2015. For more information, please visit www.pulaskiyankees.net or follow the Pulaski Yankees on social media, @PulaskiYanks (Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram). This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.