The Yankees have pounded the Game 4 starter John Burkett (9-13, 5.68) all year.

Any troubles left-handed hitters might encounter against lefty pitchers could be alleviated if the Yankees were pounding the ball from the right side.

Then the Yankees pounded Santana for six runs in the fourth, and the rout was on.

But the Yankees took advantage of his teammates' mistakes and pounded him for nine runs.

In 75 punishing hours, the Yankees had pounded their rivals into little more than a carcass.

Wang's toughest test may have been sitting while the Yankees pounded the Blue Jays for six runs in the sixth inning.

The game is what matters, on the field, where the Yankees pounded the Athletics, 9-3, yesterday.

Because the Yankees pounded Mulder, Mussina's unsettling start was partially obscured.

For two seasons, the Yankees had pounded a harsh reality into his psyche.

I feel very good about today," said Key, after the Yankees pounded the Astros, 13-3.