Not the stuff owners have become accustomed to seeing from Mussina, who'd delivered five straight quality starts and owned a dazzling 1.04 ERA over 26 frames entering Monday's affair. Despite the blemish, the veteran right-hander finishes July with a stellar 27/2 K/BB ratio over 31 innings that renders him a reliable option in his next outing, Aug. 2 against a solid Angels lineup in the Bronx.

Mike Mussina, who has pitched very well for the past month, was hit hard by his former team, the Orioles, once again on Monday night. He lasted five innings and gave up six runs on eight hits, two of which were home runs.Earlier this season, the Orioles scored seven runs in 0.2 innings off of Moose. For some reason he doesn't bring his best stuff with him against the O's.

Mike Mussina blanked the bumbling Twins for eight innings on Wednesday to win for the 13th time this season. LaTroy Hawkins blew the shutout in the ninth, allowing Mariano Rivera to pick up a cheap save by retiring the only batter he faced in a 5-1 game. Mussina walked none for a third straight start and struck out seven. It was the third time this year he's gone eight innings, but the first time it's resulted in a win for him.

Mike Mussina improved to 13-6 by pitching eight masterful innings against the Twins on Wednesday. Mussina allowed six hits and didn't walk a single batter on his way to seven strike outs and zero runs allowed.Mussina has now worked five straight games of at least six innings with less than two runs allowed each outing. He continues to amaze given his recent history, largely the result of simply not walking any batters (only 16 in 21 games).

Mussina continues to enjoy an outstanding comeback season thanks to his impeccable control. Over his last four starts, the veteran right-hander is 3-0 with a 1.04 ERA and a 23/1 K/BB ratio. He is unquestionably a must-start when he next takes the hill on July 28 or 29 to face the Orioles at home.

Mussina beats Twins for 13th victory

Mussina racks up win No. 12

Oakland couldn't get the offense going this evening as they fell 7-1 to the Yankees, giving RHP Mike Mussina his 12th win of the season. Mussina pitched six innings, allowing just one run on nine hits with no walks and six strikeouts.Mussino now sits at 12-6 on the year with an ERA of 3.49. He had earned just one win over his last four starters before tonight, signs that he may be getting back on track.

The Yankees wore black armbands on their left sleeve Sunday at Toronto in honor of former player Bobby Murcer, who passed on Saturday. The players will continue to wear the bands for the remainder of the season. The team also announced during the broadcast of their 4-1 loss to the Blue Jays that Mike Mussina will start against Oakland on Friday, the first game following the All-Star break.Mussina will be followed in the rotation by Joba Chamberlain, Andy Pettitte, Sidney Ponson and Darrell Rasner.

The Yankees wore black armbands on their left sleeve Sunday in Toronto in honor of former player Bobby Murcer, who passed on Saturday. The player will continue to wear the bands for the remainder of the season. The team also announced during the broadcast of their 4-1 loss to the Blue Jays that Mike Mussina will start against Oakland on Friday, the first game following the All-Star break.Mussina will be followed in the rotation by Joba Chamberlain, Andy Pettitte, Sidney Ponson and Darrell Rasner.

Mussina picks up 11th win against Red Sox

Mike Mussina strengthened his all-star bid on Saturday as he held the Red Sox without a run over six innings to up his record to 11-6. Mussina allowed four hits, a walk, and struck out five in the win.Mussina looked completely lost last year with a 5.15 ERA and 1.47 WHIP, and despite barely reaching 89 mph with his fastball, he has seemingly turned back the clock this season, thanks in great part to just 16 walks in 18 starts. His margin for error remains small, but he continues to have success regardless.

Mike Mussina allowed only two runs on five hits, walked two and struck out eight in a 2-1 loss to the Rangers on Monday night.Mussina is now 10-6 with a 3.87 ERA and 1.24 WHIP. Surprisingly the veteran right-hander been the most consistent Yankees' starter this season.