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New York Yankees pitcher Chien-Ming Wang puts whammy on Cleveland Indians hitters

Monday, April 28, 2008Dennis ManoloffPlain Dealer Reporter
Yankees right-hander Chien-Ming Wang’s nasty sinker presents enough of a challenge for opposing batters. When Wang complements it with a slider, the batters are in deep trouble.

Wang’s predominant two-pitch mix shut down the Indians for seven innings in a 1-0 victory at Progressive Field. Joba Chamberlain and Mariano Rivera finished off a gem that beat C.C. Sabathia.

Wang (5-0, 3.23 ERA) became the first American League pitcher to win five games. He did not win his fifth last season until June 6. The AL Central virtually has no chance against Wang. He is 17-1 with a 3.08 ERA in 23 regular-season starts against the division. Wang gave up four hits -- three singles and a double -- walked two and struck out a season-high nine. He stopped New York’s losing streak at three.

”You saw what can happen when he has the sinker and slider working,” Yankees catcher Jose Molina said.

Molina subbed for Jorge Posada, who was a game-time scratch because of injury.

Wang estimated he broke off 20-30 slide pieces. He said there was a practical reason for it.

”I’ve got to change speeds because everybody is looking for the sinkers,” he said.

Wang mixed in the requisite splitters and change-ups against lefties.

All four Tribe hits led off innings, but Wang barely felt any heat.

David Dellucci singled to right in the first. He reached second with one out.