Bronx, NY (Sports Network) - Phil Hughes continued a solid June with eight
scoreless innings, and the New York Yankees withstood a late Indians rally to
post a 6-4 victory at Yankee Stadium.
Hughes (8-6) allowed six hits in his first scoreless outing of the year for
the Yankees, who continue to win at a torrid pace. New York has now won four
straight, 14 of 17 and 18 of 23 in June to move comfortably into first place
in the AL East.
The Yanks' starting pitching has been the major reason for the success, and
Hughes has been no stranger to it. Now a winner in four of his five starts
this month, Hughes has allowed two or fewer runs in each of the four
aforementioned victories.
Alex Rodriguez hit his 642nd career home run, and Rafael Soriano had to clean
up a late mess and earned his 16th save with only two pitches.
Jose Lopez hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning for the Indians, who have
now lost four straight, a season-worst. Justin Masterson (4-7) was worked into
many deep counts and allowed four runs on seven hits and three walks in six
innings.
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