The Yankees can't ever be too sure of themselves these days. They once again are locked into a battle in the AL East race. Last night they came close, but their trusty closer Mariano Rivera didn't have some of his best stuff or good command. The Yankees managed to tie the game in the 9th with a three-run shot by first baseman Shelley Duncan then the game went into extra inning. Aubrey Huff smacked a 2-run homer off Rivera in the 10th inning. That wrapped up the victory for Baltimore.
New York was outhit 12-10. Alex Rodriguez did go 4-for-4 with a run scored, but the rest of the lineup produced very little. They've lost 2-of-3 from the Orioles to close the series. At current the Yanks trail Boston 5 games in the AL East. Capturing the wildcard won't be easy either as the Mariners, Tigers, Indians, and Twins fight for position. It will most likely come down to the final week of the season in determining the final playoff spot. The Yankees may have a better shot at the pennant...who really knows now?
P.S. Interested in the Yankees? Hear what the Yanks fan over at Bronx Banter has to say about last night's game, players, and the season.
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