Joba Chamberlain is getting more comfortable as a starting pitcher. Last night, having a pitch count of 95, Chamberlain threw 88 pitches in six strong innings as he only gave up one run. Now, the training wheels are off for Chamberlain, no more pitch counts. Derek Jeter homered off of Doug Brocail in the 8th inning for the decisive margin.
In the first inning, Alex Rodriguez drove in Bobby Abreu with an RBI single. That was Rodriguez' 33rd RBI of the year, and it gave the Yankees a 1-0 lead. Chamberlain was cruising along until the fourth inning, where he intentionally walked Carlos Lee after Lance Berkman reached on a fielder's choice. Wigginton then singled in Berkman for the Astros only run of the game.
On the other side, Shawn Chacon pitched a great game for the Astros as he gave up only 3 hits in 6.2 innings. He looked god as he earned yet another no decision which seems to be his calling. At the beginning of this season, he earned a no decision in 10 consecutive starts setting a Major League record.
With the win, the Yankees have won 7 out of 10 and have moved to 2 games over 500.
