About Last Night: Playoffs!

by Paul Semendinger

September 19, 2024

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Last night the Yankees defeated the Mariners 2-1 in 10 innings.

This is a very quick re-cap following a late game. (Uggg, the West Coast!)

• Nestor Cortes was terrific. He went six innings, allowing 4 hits and no runs.

• The Yankees got their first run in the second inning on an Anthony Rizzo single that scored Jasson Dominguez.

• I am happy for Anthony Rizzo. He's an easy guy to root for.

• I am also happy that Jasson Dominguez is playing a role in these wins.

• The Yankees 1-0 lead lasted until the bottom of the 8th inning. Clay Holmes surrendered a game-tying homer to Justin Turner.

• I feel bad for Clay Holmes, but he is not a good pitcher right now. H cannot be brought into meaningful spots.

• The Yankes took the lead in the 10th inning. It was the same players as in the second inning. Anthony Rizzo doubled home the ghost runner (named Jasson Dominguez).

• Ian Hamilton closed out the win. Julio Rodriguez was picked off third in a strange play. Randy Arozarena struck out, but the bat flew out of his hands. Rodriguez ran away from the flying bat but strayed too far and was picked off. Jason Turner then struck out to end the game.

• The Yankees are in the post season!!!!!