Game 43 - ARod, Melk-man Deliver

Going into the 9th inning, the Yanks were trailing 4-2, and facing Brad Lidge, last season's best closer.  Lidge didn't blow one save last season, including the playoffs, but came into the game only 8-10 in save oppportunities this year.   The Bombers added to his current season's woes, tying the game on a 2-run jack from ARod.  Melky Cabrera delivered his third walkoff hit of the year later in the inning, knocking in Robinson Cano on a single in the right field gap for a 5-4 victory over the phighting Phillies.  

For most of the game, Andy Pettitte and J.A. Happ engaged in a pitcher's duel until Phils' John Mayberry, Jr., making his major league debut, hit a 3-run shot to put the Phils up 4-1.  Derek Jeter would add a solo shot in the sixth to bring the Yanks within 4-2 and setting up ARod's and Melky's heroics in the 9th.  The Yanks are now 8-1 on their current homestand.  

Other notes:  Boston's Jonathan Papel-bum blew his first save of the season against the Mets, when Omir Santos hit a 2-run shot in the 9th.  It was initially ruled a double, but the umpires overturned and made the proper call after reviewing the replay.  Big Sloppy, 0-3, 2 Ks and hitting .201.  Francona for some reason, is still batting him third.

Yankees Record:  25-18