Without Jorge and A-Rod, Jeter Raises His Game

Greg C. posted 5/7/2008 from slidingintohome.blogspot.com [flag]

From George A. King III : And yet, at a time when the Yankees needed their captain the most, he has delivered. Since losing Rodriguez, the Yankees are 3-3 going into tonight's game against the Indians at the Stadium. In those six tilts, Jeter is batting a team-high .423 (11-for-26) with three RBIs. With runners in scoring position, he is at .571 (4-for-7) and has driven in two runs. This ... [link]

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