The Yankees and the Red Sox faced off for the first time this season on Friday night and the Yankees held a 4-2 lead going into the eighth inning. Jonathan Albaladejo started the inning, having relieved Phil Coke in the inning prior.
For the first time this season, Joe Girardi opted to go to Mo in the eighth inning. He entered with two outs and a runner on first and, after allowing a single that put runners on first and second, he struck out Pedroia to end the inning.
The 9th didn't go as well, unfortunately. After David Ortiz struck out, Kevin Youkilis singled. J.D. Drew grounded out, moving Youkilis to second. But, then Jason Bay homered to tie the game. After a Mike Lowell single, Jason Varitek struck out to send the game into extra innings. That was the end of Mo's night.
Damaso Marte would allow a walk off home run to Kevin Youkilis in the 11th, to seal a Yankees loss.
Mariano's record remains at 0-0, though his ERA jumps up to 2.16.
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