The Yankees entered this night’s contest on a similar downswing to the one they endured to close out August. They had dropped their previous three and four of their last five, however, simultaneous losing stretches by others in the division meant that the Bombers’ lead in the AL East remained untouched. They got back to their winning ways facing no less than Pedro Martinez, with David Cone providing yet another vintage outing in his stellar season.
September 8: Yankees 3, Red Sox 2 (box score)
Record: 101-41, .