Mariano Rivera figuratively fell off the horse yesterday but jumped right back on Sunday afternoon and got the job done. The Yankees had rallied for three runs in the eighth to take the lead at 4-3 and hand over the reigns to the Sandman.
Rivera didn't disappoint this time! He got Matt Joyce to ground to first for the first out. He then struck out Gabe Gross on a devastating cutter and then would have to face the leader in RBI pinch hitter Evan Longoria. Mo walked him intentionally yesterday but today he was the last hope. Longoria has a strained hamstring and can only pinch hit late in games. Mo got him to ground weakly to second to end the game.
For Rivera it is his 13th save of the season in 14 save opportunities and the 495th of his career. His season ERA now stands at 3.33. The Yankees also moved back into first place as the Red Sox lost to the Rangers 6-3.
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