Freshman Friday - A pair of young arms teamed up to get the job done for the Yankees on Friday night. Twenty-one year old phenom Phil Hughes worked six strong innings, surrendering only four hits and one run while striking out six. Hughes sent Cleveland Indians hitters back to the dugout shaking their heads in disbelief. Opposing batters were baffled by his ability to change speeds, hurling a sharp 72-77 mile per hour curveball to follow up on a fastball that touches 93. Phil ended his outing in proper fashion by dazzling the final batter he faced with a filthy breaking ball before turning...
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