Whew... That was close. Getting swept is bad, but for it to happen to the Mariners, a team who's season is already on life support, would be downright embarrassing.
Enter Sabathia. After watching Cliff Lee and Felix Hernandez baffle Yankees hitters the past two nights, CC dominated, throwing 8 innings and giving up only 1 earned run as the Yanks won 4-2. Mo finished off with a scoreless ninth and received his 18th save of the season.
The Yankees' bats also finally woke up, as A-Rod hit a huge two-run home-run in the bottom of the eighth after the Mariners tied it up in the top half of the inning.
With the victory, the Yankees have temporarily extended their AL East lead to 1.5 games over the Red Sox.
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