The Yankees are now 2-0 in May.

It's all about perspective, people.

The Yanks took the first of two against the Rangers Thursday by the score of 4-3.  It was a game the Yankees probably would have lost in April as the bullpen failed to hold a late-inning lead.  But, this is a new month and it looks like the Yanks have turned the page.

The Good:

Andy Pettitte.  Pettitte didn't bring his "A" game, but he battled and pitched well.  His pitch count was up early and his control was shaky, but he delivered six innings of quality baseball.  He deserved better than a no decision.  His vitals: 6 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 3 BB, 5 K.

Jason Giambi.  Giambi was the key for the Yankee offense today.  His laser beam homer gave the Yanks a 2-1 lead in the fourth and his hot hitting forced the Rangers to walk him intentionally in the eighth which set up the game-winning hit.  He also started a nifty 3-6-3 double play in the third.  Giambi finished 2-3 with a run scored, an RBI and the important walk.

Hideki Matsui.  Matsui smacked the eventual game-winning double in the eighth following Giambi's intentional pass.  Matsui has been sluggish since his return from the DL, but his two doubles and 2 RBIs today may be the start of something big.

Melky Cabrera.  Melky got the start in left field and collected 3 hits including a triple.  His performance upped his average over the Mendoza line to .217.

The Bad:

Luis Vizcaino.  Vizcaino was solid earlier in the year, but lately he's been mush.  He entered the game in the seventh with the Yanks up 3-2 and gave up a game-tying homer to Jerry Hairston.  Hairston hadn't homered since July 2005.  He should apologize to Pettitte for vulturing his win.  Vizcaino's "winning" line: 1 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 HR. 

Bobby Abreu.  Abreu was hitless again and his average has dipped to a pathetic .238.  He looked especially bad in the eighth when he K'd with Jeter on first and nobody out.  Right now, his ass is halfway in the first base dugout when he swings.

The Ugly:

Giambi getting thrown out at home in the top of the eighth.  Giambi was at first base when Matsui cracked his game-winning double.  Jeter scored easily from third, but Giambi either a) forgot that there were two outs or b) forgot to run or c) looks like he's jogging even when he's running hard.  Whatever the reason, he was forced to run home only after Matsui was halfway to third.  Giambi was dead at the plate.

The Yankees will try to sweep the doubleheader and push their winning streak to three in about an hour.  Mike Mussina will take the hill for the first time since April 11 and will oppose Ranger righty Robinson Tejeda.

Another win and the Yanks will be 3-0 in May.

It's all about perspective.