August 17, 2008
No HR Cycle
The Royals remove Brian Bannister before he can give up the home run cycle. Alex Rodriguez took him deep in the first with a three-run shot. Two batters later Xavier Nady knocked out a solo shot. Jason Giambi hits a grand slam in the second, but with Nady at first, Cano singles to chase Brian from the game. A two run shot there would have given the Yankees all four scoring types of homers. They lead 10-3 and are still batting in the bottom of the second.
Bannister faced 16 batters, allowing 10 hits and three walks, and a double and triple to go with the three homers.
Posted by David Pinto at
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I've been wondering why Bannister still in the major leagues. His big problem has usually been after 2 outs. Ever since he started the year 3-0 with a miniscule ERA of 0.86 in those 3 games, he's been horrid.... 4-11 with a 6.86 ERA (including today's debacle). If he gets the loss today, he'll be 4-12. Only Carlos Silva has been worse during that time, among pitchers given more than 110 innings to show their stuff. (Apr 18- today)