Let’s just say, for argument’s sake, that Cliff Lee is as dominant as ever in Game 3, and that he pitches a perfect game, strikes out 27 guys, and bakes a tray of delicious cookies so the Rangers can enjoy a tasty post-game snack. That’s only one win, and the Yankees wouldn’t be scheduled to face Lee again until a possible Game 7. So who else will Texas throw at the Yankees? Become re-acquainted with C.J. Wilson, Colby Lewis, and Tommy Hunter, after the jump.
C.J. Wilson, 29, LHP
2010 Stats: 33 starts, 15-8, 3.35 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 170 strikeouts
2010 vs. Yankees: Wilson allowed three earned runs in six innings and took the loss in a rain-shortened game on April 16 in which a Chris Davis throwing error allowed two unearned runs to score. He got a no-decision on August 10 in Arlington (two runs on five hits), leaving after five-and-a-third innings in a game that David Murphy won on a tenth-inning single off Mariano Rivera. Then on September 10, a four-run inning ended his night after just three frames. (He got a no-decision in this game, too.)
ALDS vs. Rays: He followed Cliff Lee’s strong start with one of his own, allowing no runs and just two hits in six-and-a-third innings. He struck out seven to earn the win, giving Texas a 2-0 series lead.
Career Stats vs. Current Yankees:
| PA | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS ▾ | IBB | HBP | GDP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Kearns | 8 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .429 | .500 | .571 | 1.071 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Jeter | 17 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | .357 | .471 | .571 | 1.042 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Swisher | 24 | 20 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 6 | .300 | .417 | .600 | 1.017 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Francisco Cervelli | 8 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | .429 | .500 | .429 | .929 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Thames | 11 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | .455 | .455 | .455 | .909 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robinson Cano | 17 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .286 | .412 | .357 | .769 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Lance Berkman | 15 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | .231 | .333 | .308 | .641 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Rodriguez | 19 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | .077 | .368 | .154 | .522 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jorge Posada | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .000 | .400 | .000 | .400 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Teixeira | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .000 | .286 | .000 | .286 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ramiro Pena | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brett Gardner | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curtis Granderson | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 146 | 121 | 30 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 21 | 35 | .248 | .372 | .355 | .728 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
Colby Lewis, 31, RHP
2010 Stats: 32 starts, 12-13, 3.72 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 196 strikeouts
2010 vs. Yankees: Didn’t pitch against the Yankees this season.
ALDS vs. Rays: With a chance to clinch the series, he gave up just two hits and didn’t allow a run in five innings, but walked five (including three of the last four batters he faced) to go along with five strikeouts. Earned a no-decision.
Career Stats vs. Current Yankees:
| PA | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS ▾ | IBB | HBP | GDP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Jeter | 6 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | .600 | .667 | 1.800 | 2.467 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jorge Posada | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | .250 | .000 | .250 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Lance Berkman | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 21 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | .167 | .286 | .500 | .786 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Tommy Hunter, 24, RHP
2010 Stats: 22 starts (23 appearances), 13-4, 3.73 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 68 strikeouts
2010 vs. Yankees: Held the Yankees to two runs over five innings on September 11, striking out a career high eight batters — eight of his first twelve outs were strikeouts — to earn a no-decision in the game in which Rivera hit Jeff Francoeur to plate the winning run.
ALDS vs. Rays: Lasted just four innings, but struck out seven and didn’t walk a batter. Allowed three runs (two earned), but gave up four extra base hits, including back-to-back doubles to lead off the fourth.
Career Stats vs. Current Yankees:
| PA | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS ▾ | IBB | HBP | GDP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Cervelli | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 2.000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curtis Granderson | 6 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .667 | .667 | 1.167 | 1.833 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Jeter | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .667 | .667 | 1.000 | 1.667 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lance Berkman | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .500 | .600 | .500 | 1.100 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robinson Cano | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .400 | .400 | .600 | 1.000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Teixeira | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | .333 | .333 | .667 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brett Gardner | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | .333 | .000 | .333 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Rodriguez | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .000 | .200 | .000 | .200 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ramiro Pena | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Swisher | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 37 | 33 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 10 | .364 | .432 | .515 | .948 | 0 | 0 | 0 |