Still 10...(Mariners 3, Yanks 2)

This one didn't feel good.

Here's the bright side. AJ Burnett outpitched one of the best starters in baseball, Felix Hernandez. There's been some talk lately that AJ was becoming a concern for the bombers, but tonight's performance should ease some of those concerns. Yes, the Mariners are a light-hitting bunch, but the game was at Safeco and the Mariners are trying to make a late push. This was not an easy game for a visiting starter to pitch in.

So let's give AJ a pat on the back and a vote of confidence. Like I've said before, I think this guy will come through in the really big postseason starts.

The same can also be said of Mariano, who blew a save for just the second time this year. He got the first two outs but the third batter got a lucky double to right, where Swisher was playing too shallow. Then Ichiro came up, and anything goes with Ichiro.

Anyway, don't be concerned about Mariano. He looked ok, even with the hit and home run. These things happen. It's baseball, after all...and tomorrow there's another game to be played.

Current record: 94-54
AL East magic number: 10
Home field magic number: 10
Games remaining: 14