And with an emphatic sweep of the Boston Red Sox, the Yankees have won their 100th game, tied the season series against their arch-rivals at 9-9, clinched the best record in baseball, clinched AL East, and sent a message across the league: The Yankees are back.
Todays game featured clutch hitting by three guys we've come to rely on all year long in big spots: Matsui, Teixeira, and Melky Cabrera. Pettitte pitched well, Bruney and Coke followed.
Of course, in the ninth Mariano shut the door on the Red Sox once again, and the party was on.
Mo's message to the fans: "Thank God. We fought hard for this one. I think everybody who has watched this team should be proud of what we have accomplished."
The players, despite the exhuberance and champaign spraying everywhere, were reflective about just what made this team so special. Most of the guys said the same thing: that the guys came together and enjoyed each other's company and enjoyed playing together. In addition, the Yankees, as A-Rod said, bought into Joe Girardi's system and played hard for him. Maybe these are the things that matter most when champions are decided. More from the video here.
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