"I'm just upset that I couldn't finish that one out tonight," said Bergesen, who allowed four runs on three hits and four walks but nonetheless handled himself well in a tough environment and against an unforgiving lineup. "I didn't feel any different. The adrenaline was still going, but subconsciously, I could have been a little tired."
Ray didn't retire any of the five batters he faced, and he also was the victim of some poor defense. After Melky Cabrera loaded the bases with a single, Francisco Cervelli hit a ground ball that at least should have resulted in an out. But shortstop Robert Andino, starting with Cesar Izturis sidelined by a groin strain, booted it.
Derek Jeter followed with a double that cleared the bases because nobody fielded Adam Jones' throw from center field, allowing it to roll all the way to the third base line. Johnny Damon dumped in an RBI single and then Mark Teixeira blasted Ray's pitch into the second deck in right field, giving the Yankees a 9-1 lead.
