Joe Girardi delivered a simple message to Joba Chamberlain after his last start: It's time to step up.
That's precisely what Chamberlain did Friday night, delivering his best performance in nearly two months to help the Yankees move closer to a division title with a 9-5 win over the Red Sox at the Stadium.
Chamberlain gave up three runs on five hits and a walk over six innings, striking out five. Having gone 0-4 with an 8.42 ERA in his previous eight starts, Chamberlain got back into the win column for the first time since Aug. 6, giving the Yankees a reason to feel confident about handing him the ball in October. Continue
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