Yanks Bounce Back with Win in Cleveland

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CLEVELAND – Gary Sheffield hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Yankees sent the fading Cleveland Indians to their eighth straight loss, 6-4 last night.


The Yankees stopped a slide of their own, winning for only the second time in eight games and snapping a three-game losing streak. But shortstop Derek Jeter came out in the ninth after he was hit on the left elbow by a pitch from Bob Wickman. Jeter winced in pain and let his limp arm dangle by his side before being helped to the dugout by a trainer. It was not known immediately after the game how serious the injury is.


Enrique Wilson pinch ran for Jeter, and Sheffield followed with his 32nd homer.


Alex Rodriguez moved to shortstop in the bottom of the ninth and Sheffield went from right field to third base.


Mike Mussina lasted just five innings in his second start since returning from the disabled list. He gave up three runs on four hits and three walks, striking out six. He threw 59 pitches in two innings and finished with 94 pitches.


Mariano Rivera pitched a perfect ninth for his 42nd save in 45 chances.


Tom Gordon (5-3) blew a lead in the eighth but still got the win.


Ruben Sierra’s eighth-inning RBI single gave the Yankees a 4-3 lead. But the Indians’ staged a two-out rally in the bottom half.


Travis Hafner doubled to right-center and Casey Blake followed with a first-pitch RBI single, scoring pinch runner John McDonald.


Cliff Lee, who hasn’t won since July 16, went six innings, allowing three runs on six hits and three walks.

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This article is from the archive of The New York Sun before the launch of its new website in 2022. The Sun has neither altered nor updated such articles but will seek to correct any errors, mis-categorizations or other problems introduced during transfer.


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