The Yankees offense pounded out nine hits and yielded 13 baserunners. Alex Rodriguez hit another homer. Ian Kennedy worked five solid innings. Joba Chamberlain recorded six outs. Mariano Rivera pitched a perfect ninth. It was a complete effort from many key players, an effort that had to produce a victory.
It did, as New York beat Kansas City, 3-2, on Friday night at Kauffman Stadium. "We went to the bank a lot today," manager Joe Torre said. "Unless you win this game, it hurts. These are games you need to win if you expect to play next month." Continue
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