And one win in the books.  Sabathia struck out the first batter he saw, Granderson dove in the grass to down the second, and later he and Teixiera went yard.

Say what you will about the Yankees’ bloated salaries and propensity for chasing marquee players (I won’t deny it), but don’t forget my favorites. I cheer for the low-key guys like Nick Swisher, who sacrificed himself in a hilarious run-down for a RBI, and the home-grown ones - Jeter, Rivera, and Posada - who became the first three teammates to play 17 seasons together…in any major league sport.