It looked like Mo would not be needed on Opening Day with the Yankees leading the Angels 7-1 starting the ninth inning. However, David Robertson imploded and gave up three quick hits to load the bases with no outs. Robertson was able to strike out a batter without a run scoring. The next batter was former Yankee Bobby Abreu and he delivered a grand slam to cut the Angels deficit to two runs at 7-5.
The game situation was now eligible for a save and The Sandman was called. He fell behind Torii Hunter 3-1 but came back to get him swinging and then faced World Series MVP Hideki Matsui and he popped up on the first pitch to Cano to end the game.
The save for Rivera was his third in three save opportunites and his 2010 season ERA remains at 0.00.
Today's game included home runs from Nick Johnson and Derek Jeter and a two run single from A-Rod. Andy Pettitte pitched six strong innings and gave way to Chan Ho Park who pitched the seventh and eighth.
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moises Young Diaz wrote:
When It comes to the 9th inning and the closer is Mariano,He is the best of the best. Arriba Mo.