Yanks sweep Red Sox: Clinch AL East

Author:
SI Staff
Publish date:
Sep 28, 2009

Yanks sweep Red Sox: Clinch AL East

Game One of Series

Joba Chamberlain made a strong case for a spot inthe playoff rotation with six strong innings on Friday night. He struck out five and walked one on the way to earning his first win since August 6.

Game One of Series

Jon Lester suffered only a contusion after being struck by a ball hit by Melky Cabrera in the third inning. Lester had to leave the game, but is expected to make his next start.

Game One of Series

Derek Jeter turned a double play over the Red Sox's Kevin Youkilis during the seventh inning.

Game One of Series

The Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia leapt for a high throw and was unable to get the tag on to the Yankees' Robinson Cano. The Yankees stole seven bases in the game.

Game Two of Series

CC Sabathia dominated the Red Sox, allowing just one hit over 7 2/3 innings. The win made Sabathia the first 19-game winner in the Major Leagues this season.

Game Two of Series

Victor Martinez, left, forced out Derek Jeter at home plate in the fifth inning. Jeter was trying to score from third base on teammate Alex Rodriguez's ground ball.

Game Two of Series

Brett Gardner dove safely back to third base as catcher Victor Martinez's throw got by Red Sox shortstop Chris Woodward, right, during the eighth inning. Gardner eventually scored on a Johnny Damon single.

Game Two of Series

Robinson Cano's sixth-inning home run off Daisuke Matsuzaka was the only run the Red Sox pitcher yielded.

Game Two of Series

Melky Cabrera made a nice third-inning catch on a hard hit ball by Jed Lowrie.

Game Three of Series

Nick Swisher slid into second base safely for a 5th inning double.

Game Three of Series

Mariano Rivera celebrated with teammates Jose Molina (right) and Mark Teixeira (left) after securing the save. The Yankees won the game 4-2 to earn their 100th win of the season and clinch the American League East.