Yankees bats go cold against Rogers

It was hard to believe that the Yankees' fearsome lineup would struggle against Kenny Rogers, who had compiled an 0-3 record and 8.85 ERA in nine career postseason games, including five starts. After all, Rogers had never pitched more than 5 1/3 innings in the playoffs, had lost seven consecutive decisions to the Yankees dating back more than a decade and posted a 6.45 career ERA against the Bombers. But Rogers pitched the game of his life, putting the Tigers one win from the American League Championship Series and the Yankees one loss from another early October exit. Continue