The 2009 New York Yankees squad could beat you just about
any way they wanted. They had great defense, timely hitting, pitching, and the
power to simply outslug you. The power was on full display on this day in 2009
on the last day of the season when Alex Rodriguez hit a three run home run to
cap off a ten run sixth inning. Alex’s home run was the teams 243rd
of the season, a new Yankees franchise record. A Rod went deep later in the
inning as well with the bases loaded to finish the season with exactly 30 home
runs and 100 RBI.
Also less notable marks for this day include Dave Righetti
extending his major league record saves total for one season to 46 in a
doubleheader sweep of the Red Sox in 1986, Hank Bauer extended his World Series
hitting streak to 17 games on this day in 1958, and Mickey Mantle became only
the fourth Yankee to ever hit a World Series grand slam on this day in 1953.
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Sorry for the Capatcha... Blame the Russians :)