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Moriarty9 · 05-15-2009, 10:07 AM

Zito spins two-hit shutout gem
Yankees lineup ineffective against left-hander
October 10, 2002

BRONX— Barry Zito took a perfect game into the sixth inning but had to settle for a two-hit complete game shutout over the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series.

"He really stepped up and pitched a hell of a ballgame," said Tampa Bay Devil Rays manager Christian O'Neal. "The kid flat-out pitched his heart out tonight."

Zito had retired the side in order every inning through the fifth inning, but gave up a leadoff double to Damian Miller in the sixth inning. Paul O'Neill would later add a single while Miller and Cole Liniak each drew a walk. Zito threw 117 pitches, striking out seven Yankee hitters, while allowing two hits and two walks in nine innings.

"We couldn't have asked for more out of Barry," O'Neal said. "All we want is to have our starting pitcher give us a chance, and he did more than that."

Yankees starter Kenny Rogers pitched a strong game as well, holding the Devil Rays to two runs on six hits and no walks over 7 2/3 innings. Reliever Danny Patterson gave up a run in his 1 1/3 innings of work at the end of the 3-0 loss for New York.

Jimmy Rollins was the sparkplug for the offense, going 3-for-4 with a double and a home run, scoring once and driving in two runs.

"Jimmy has really done a super job in the playoffs," said O'Neal. "We need him to do well at the top of the order for the rest of the guys to do well."

Thirdbaseman Scott Rolen also had three hits, including a double.

With the win, the Devil Rays are now one win shy of going to the World Series for the first time in their five-year history.

Game 4 of the ALCS will be played tomorrow night at Yankee Stadium with left-hander Mark Mulder on the mound for Tampa Bay, and Jeff Suppan pitching for the Yankees.

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Moriarty9 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,858 Thanks: 10 Thanked 3x in 3 posts	Zito spins two-hit shutout gem Yankees lineup ineffective against left-hander October 10, 2002 BRONX— Barry Zito took a perfect game into the sixth inning but had to settle for a two-hit complete game shutout over the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series. "He really stepped up and pitched a hell of a ballgame," said Tampa Bay Devil Rays manager Christian O'Neal. "The kid flat-out pitched his heart out tonight." Zito had retired the side in order every inning through the fifth inning, but gave up a leadoff double to Damian Miller in the sixth inning. Paul O'Neill would later add a single while Miller and Cole Liniak each drew a walk. Zito threw 117 pitches, striking out seven Yankee hitters, while allowing two hits and two walks in nine innings. "We couldn't have asked for more out of Barry," O'Neal said. "All we want is to have our starting pitcher give us a chance, and he did more than that." Yankees starter Kenny Rogers pitched a strong game as well, holding the Devil Rays to two runs on six hits and no walks over 7 2/3 innings. Reliever Danny Patterson gave up a run in his 1 1/3 innings of work at the end of the 3-0 loss for New York. Jimmy Rollins was the sparkplug for the offense, going 3-for-4 with a double and a home run, scoring once and driving in two runs. "Jimmy has really done a super job in the playoffs," said O'Neal. "We need him to do well at the top of the order for the rest of the guys to do well." Thirdbaseman Scott Rolen also had three hits, including a double. With the win, the Devil Rays are now one win shy of going to the World Series for the first time in their five-year history. Game 4 of the ALCS will be played tomorrow night at Yankee Stadium with left-hander Mark Mulder on the mound for Tampa Bay, and Jeff Suppan pitching for the Yankees.