Jun 01, 2010 11:33 PM EST

Javier Vazquez hadn't won as a Yankees starter at home since Aug. 2004, when he faltered in the second half of his only season in New York. He was winless in two starts this season at home, though got one out for a win in relief when his start was skipped against Boston.

Vazquez struck out seven and his only mistake came on a homer to Corey Patterson.

"I think it's important for him," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. "He got off to a rough start but he's bounced back. Three out of his last four starts have been very good."

Via ESPN