Just catching up. The holiday weekend has contributed to some delay in posting in this space. No worries. I’ve been in tune.
After the Yanks lost Friday night to the defending champion Phillies, the Bronx Bombers were back to their familiar ways Saturday afternoon at the Stadium. With one out in the ninth, Melky Cabrera completed yet another comeback win, lacing an RBI single to right-center to seal a 5-4 walk-off win. Cabrera’s single scored Robinson Cano and evened the series with Philly at 1-1. It also marked the Yankees’ fourth walk-off in nine games of their current 10-game homestand.
In the process, Cabrera emerged the hero for the second time in eight days. The rally was started in the ninth when Johnny Damon walked off closer Brad Lidge. Damon promptly stole second. Mark Teixeira struck out, but Alex Rodriguez came through in the clutch, launching a full-count homer to right to tie the game.
Say what you want about Alex. He’s clutch in the regular season. Hopefully, the law of averages will turn the tide come October for A-Rod and the Yankees.
With the game tied, Cano singled and stole second to put the go-ahead run in scoring position for Cabrera. The “Melk-Man” delivered again.
It’s been a great homestand for the Yankees. This stretch has them in prime position to take control of the AL East.
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