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It was Brett Gardner against Jonathan Papelbon in the bottom of the 10th, and Robinson Cano, who wanted to be the winning run against the Red Sox, on second base with two outs. And Gardner would not let Papelbon get him out.
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Published 7/7/2008 by D&A at NJ.com: Pride of the Yankees
... of Johnny Damon's production at the top of the lineup. Gardner's hit came with two strikes, and snagging that single was a great piece of hitting: he fought off a fastball, just making sure to put it in play. Not to be lost in the shuffle: A-Rod's homer to get the night started and Melky's bunt, which got Robby Cano to second base and in position to score the winning run. It's those little things that make a difference to a team needing to make up ground. And for once this season, it's impossible not to agree with Mike Lupica on something : The Yankees had not gotten any ...
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