Yankees' Progress

Melky and the miracles fell short at the Stadium Sunday. Cabrera provided another clutch ninth inning hit, this time it merely tied the game. The anticipated storybook ending shifted when Brett Tomko took the mound. Momentum left the building when Tomko did what journeymen do. The Bombers' exhilarating home stand ended on a somber note.

"You can't always get what you want, but if you try some time, you'll get what you need."--Rolling Stones.) Ten days ago the Yankees were searching for home field advantage. The new Stadium resembles the old yard but glorious memories are stored across the street. Resounding progress was made as power-laden bats coupled with walk-off-wins to produce bolstered confidence.

The highly anticipated pennant race is on. The Yanks, Sox, Rays and Blue Jays take their mark. The finish line is marked at 95 wins. Ten days at the new Yankee Stadium provide proof the Yanks are in the race till the end.

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