A look at tonights matchup

Tonight's match up is:

RHP Andy Sonnanstine (3-9, 6.38) vs. RHP Phil Hughes (2-2, 5.35), 7:05

Rookie pitcher Andy Sonnanstine has gotten progressively worse as the season has gone on..

Here are some basic 'by the number' stats for him:

In the month of June: 5 games, 32.1IP, 5.85 ERA, .287 BA, 27K
In the month of July: 6 games, 39IP, 5.31ERA, .291BA, 24K
In the month of August: 5 games, 24.2IP, 8.76ERA, .305BA, 17K

The Yankees faced him once this year. He went 6.1 giving up 5 runs on 9 hits, 2 of which were HRs.

It's also worth noting that he is 0-7 in night games with a 6.88ERA.


Phil Hughes hasn't been having the greatest success, but there are bright spots for him..

First, the bad stuff. The number of Home runs he's giving up. Coming into the season, one of Hughes' biggest bright spots was the lack of HR's he gave up. He had a streak going in the minors.. That's vanished though as hes given up 5 HRs so far this month..

The good news, is that in his last 5 starts, batters are hitting just .231 against him. Hes also struck out 25 against 11 walks in the last 5 starts..

All in all though, this game should be one the Yankees take. Sonnanstine gives up far to many hits.