Sun, Sep 21, 2003 - Page 24 News List

Yankees close in on postseason berth

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL The Yankees (95-58) won for the 11th time in 13 games and with victory No. 96 will clinch no worse than an American League wild-card spot

AP , ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDAAND ATLANTA, GEORGIA

Juan Cruz (2-6) took the loss.

Bay hit a grand slam in the second, a two-run shot in the fourth and a two-run double in the fifth.

Bay's eight RBIs were the most by a Pirates player since Hall of Famer Ralph Kiner drove in eight against Brooklyn on June 25, 1950. Johnny Rizzo set the club record of nine RBIs against St. Louis on May 30, 1939.

Dave Veres (2-1) got three outs for the victory in the opener. Joe Borowski pitched the ninth for his 31st save in 35 chances.

Nelson Figueroa (2-1) took the loss.

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