The theme on the broadcast so far has been that the Rangers could regret not cashing in all their opportunities. They didn't cash in a big opportunity in the first, and they didn't cash in another opportunity in the third. By not cashing in, they were letting the Yankees hang around, and you don't want to let the Yankees hang around.
Rangers Vs. Yankees, ALCS Game 1: Michael Young Adds Insurance With Two-Run Double
Maybe it should be reversed. The Yankees blew an opportunity in the third. In the top of the fourth, they blew another opportunity, as C.J. Wilson put two runners on before getting Jorge Posada to line out.
By not scoring, the Yankees left it a 3-0 game, and then the Rangers only added to their lead in the bottom half against CC Sabathia. Matt Treanor sliced a single into shallow center field, and Elvis Andrus later dropped another single just behind Robinson Cano. With two on and two out, Michael Young stepped in, and he ripped a 1-1 change into right-center field, splitting the gap for a two-run double.
The hit expanded the Rangers' lead to 5-0, and Sabathia has thrown 93 pitches. Joba Chamberlain was warming up in the bullpen, and he could come in to start the fifth.
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