Yankees Fall To Ian Kennedy & The Padres

Even with the return of Curtis Granderson, the 2013 New York Yankees line-up is not one built to overcome early deficits. On Sunday afternoon, an early deficit is exactly what Phil Hughes left them with, and the result was a 6-3 loss in San Diego.

Hughes lasted only 2 1/3 innings, allowing 6 hits and surrendering 5 imposing runs. He failed to match the solid performance of his former roommate and ex-Yankee prospect Ian Kennedy, who allowed only two runs while working 5 2/3 innings in his first start with the Padres. Kennedy was traded from the Arizona Diamondbacks at last week’s deadline.

The Yankee bats attempted to crawl back in the 6^th inning, closing a 6-0 lead to 6-2 with RBI singles by Curtis Granderson and Lyle Overbay. Austin Romaine added a solo home run, the first of his career, the following inning.

Huston Street allowed a single and a walk to bring the tying run to the plate in the ninth, but got Vernon Wells to strike out to secure the victory and record the save.