Mussina tops Jays for third straight win

Every victory moves the Yankees closer to wrapping up yet another postseason berth. Over his last three starts, Mike Mussina has put forth a convincing case to be part of it. Making his third start since returning to the starting rotation, Mussina moved closer to locking up a potential playoff start, helping the Yankees to a 7-5 victory over the Blue Jays on Sunday. Mussina held Toronto scoreless in six of the seven innings he pitched, with the exception of a three-run blip in the second.

Mussina scattered seven hits and struck out five to pick up his 11th victory, winning his third consecutive start. The right-hander walked one and struck out five as the Yankees once again closed to within 1 1/2 games of the Red Sox -- who lost, 5-4, to the Devil Rays -- in the AL East pennant race. Continue