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Yanks win in 9th, stave off elimination (AP)

 
Robinson Cano hit an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning and the New York Yankees staved off postseason elimination Saturday, beating the Baltimore Orioles 1-0. Playing what is likely to be the penultimate game at Yankee Stadium, New York got a perfect inning from Mariano Rivera (6-5) and a fine start by impressive rookie Alfredo Aceves. (link)

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