Yankees get shutout by Indians in losing effort, but Jeter shines with 3,431 hit.
Saturday evening, the Yankees played host to their current 3-game weekend series opponent, the Cleveland Indians. While the team had a monstrous game on Friday night scoring 10 runs, they went ice cold last night in a losing effort against the long-time American League rival.
New York has been in hot pursuit to clinch a Wild Card spot, now that 2014 season is only a few weeks away from completion. Team captain, Derek Jeter has revealed this is his last year and isn’t looking ready to go home before the real fun begins in post-season October play.
During the loss, Jeter recorded his 3,431 career hit in the sixth-inning, following an infield single off Cleveland’s ACE starting pitcher, Corey Kluber. Derek now grabs sole possession of 6th all-time in hits, passing Honus Wagner on one of the league’s most prestigious records. Pete Rose (4,256), Ty Cobb (4,191), Henry Aaron (3,771), Stan Musial (3,630) and Tris Speaker (3,514) are now the only players to record more hits that Jeter for the history of the MLB.
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