Andy Pettitte stayed strong into the eighth inning to log his 200th career win and help the Yankees get a series sweep of the Orioles on Wednesday, securing a 2-1 victory and gaining important ground on October.
Pettitte scattered seven hits and fanned four in a 104-pitch performance, becoming just the 27th left-hander in big league history to reach the 200-victory plateau. He jogged off the field and tipped his cap to the standing crowd of 53,847 after recording the second out of the eighth inning. The effort kept the Yankees' spirits rolling on the way to their 12th win in 14 games. Closing in on a playoff spot, New York moved 5 1/2 up over Detroit in the American League Wild Card race. Continue
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