NBA 13: The Show Part 5 (The Finals, Game 3)

Tuesday, June 10, 2013, 6:05 PM PDT at Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, California

Line Score

Yankees: 0, 1, 1, 0, 0, 3, 0, 0, 0; 5 Runs, 8 Hits, 1 Error

Angels: 1, 0, 0, 0, 2, 0, 1, 0, 0; 4 Runs, 14 Hits, 1 Error

Win: Andy Pettitte, Loss: Jason Vargas, Save: Mariano Rivera

Home Runs

Yankees: Kevin Youkilis, Mark Teixeira

Angels: Mike Trout (2)

The runs finally came in for the Yankees, as they were able to stave off an 0-3 series deficit with a 5-4 victory in Anaheim.

After stressful bouts against aces Jered Weaver and CJ Wilson, Jason Vargas seemed like a change of pace for the Yankees. Vargas would go 5 2/3 innings, giving up six hits, four runs, and three walks. After 4 runs wasn't enough in Game 1 and being shut out in Game 2, it seems the Yankees got enough run support for Andy Pettitte to get him and the team a victory.

The game was a thriller, with the two ties and four lead changes. Things got going with a leadoff solo shot by Mike Trout. In the next half-inning, however, Kevin Youkilis responded with a solo homer of own, making the game level again. The Yankees then took the lead 2-1 in the next inning off of an RBI single to right. Things seemed to die down for a couple of innings until Mike Trout knocked a 2-run shot to left to give the Angels the lead again 3-2.

In the top of the 6th, however, the Angels would give up the lead as Mark Teixeira hit an equalizing solo shot to right. After a Granderson pop-out and a Youkilis double, the day was over for Vargas. Reliever Scott Downs was unable to stem the tide, as he would walk Brett Gardner then give up an RBI double to Francisco Cervelli. When the half-inning was over, the Yanks had taken a 5-3 lead.

The Yankees would hold the lead the rest of the way and were able to fight off charges in each of the Angels half-innings. Despite getting 6 hits and a walk in the final of third of the game, the Angels were only able to produce one run from it.

For the victorious Yankees, Kevin Youkilis went 2-4 with a home run and a double. For the Angels, Mike Trout paced the team with a 3-5 outing. He hit two home runs, bringing in three RBIs.

The Angels now lead the series two games to one. Game 4 will be in Anaheim on Thursday, with Phil Hughes and Tommy Hanson scheduled to face off.