The Yankees won their ninth straight game, Mariano Rivera earned his ninth save of the season and he is now only nine saves from the magic 500 number for his career.
The Yankees jumped out to an early lead with Robbie Cano going deep and the Bombers just beating up on Adam Eaton. Baltimore fought back a little but could only get within three at 7-4.
Mo entered in the ninth and made quick work of the best Orioles hitters. Young phenom Adam Jones grounded to first with Mo covering for the first out. Nick Markakis popped up to second and then Aubrey Huff ended the game by striking out swinging.
Rivera is 0-1 on the season with nine saves in ten save opportunities. His season ERA now stands at 2.89.
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Moises Young Diaz wrote:
The Bullpen is doing a good job recently with a below 2.50 ERA in the last 11 games.
Mariano looks pretty good last night with 11 pitches, for his second saves on Wed. and Thu., respectively. We know that Mo will be ready at any time, but maybe Joe Girardi, will not use Mo, tonight against the Phillies. Arriba Mariano, keep the good pitching and keep counting.... 9 more to go.