161 down, 1 to go

Pettite not sharp but gets the win.  Unlikely as Yankees down 6-1 going into 4th inning.  Revenge of the irregulars as Yankees score 10 runs in top of 4th capped off by 2 run HR by Shelley Duncan.  Yankees need to beware as Duncan's odds of breaking team mate's forearm are 3:1 after HR...

Tense finish as Yankees 11-6 lead is trimmed to 11-10 going into bottom of 9th.  The speedy Brian Roberts on 3rd with 1 out is almost a shoe in to tie.  Jose Veras in to finish off gets a K and groundout to end the game.



Earlier at Shea, Met pitcher John Maine tosses a 14 K one hitter gem to put down Marlins 13-0.  Phillies lose, Mets tie for first.  Can't get more exciting than this.  NL east will be decided on last day of regular season or force 163rd game playoff.  Wow. 

163rd game as playoff made that much more unlikely with advent of wild card system, but here we are...almost.

Godd Luck, Willie, I'm rootin' for ya!