Yankees walk the tightrope then win

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This was the first extra-innings road win for the Yankees since April 14, 2007. Joe Girardi was on the horn with Brian Cashman after the game. Expect a new reliever tomorrow. No idea as yet who it will be. The bullpen is pretty beat up, especially given that they refuse to use Chris Britton in any sort of tight spot. Great quote from Mariano Rivera on Ross Ohlendorf: “That was great. ... [link]

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Bronx Banter: Heating Up
Published 6/1/2008 at Baseball Toaster
... knocked in the game-winner, Ross Olendorf was huge in relief, and Mr. Rivera earned the save by getting the final three outs on ten pitches. The Bombers are now one-game over .500. Cool.

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