With the game tied 8-8, Mariano entered in the ninth and set the heart of the Orioles' order (Nick Markakis, Aubrey Huff and Luke Scott) down in a row, to send the game to extras. He came back out to start the 11th and, though he had a little more trouble, he escaped without allowing any Orioles to score.

The Yankees grabbed the lead in the top of the eleventh with Mo in line to get the victory - but, unfortunately, LaTroy Hawkins gave the lead up and the Orioles won, 10-9.

Rivera's ERA is now at 0.41.

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