With his improved performance, the Yankees at times batted him second and also started him against left-handers.
Eleven Yankees batted in the fifth inning, when they scored six runs.
On the positive side, many Yankees batted well.
The Yankees batted around for the second time in three innings, taking an 11-0 lead, and Johnson seemed to pitch with no pressure.
The Yankees' biggest 1989 surprise had played in only 73 games and batted 102 times in the majors before this season.
The Yankees scored five runs in the first inning and batted around.
The Yankees batted .307 and scored 6.3 runs a game.
The Yankees batted around for five runs in the third on the legs of Canseco.
Maybe the fans should sneak a quick nap before the Yankees batted in the second.
He especially pressed when the Yankees batted him ninth.