By Anthony Caruso III | Publisher
New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter had the perfect ending to his long career at the place many believe he’s built. The legend ended his home career with a game-winning single.
This allowed the Yankees to defeat the Baltimore Orioles 6-5 on Thursday night. The Yankees won at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York.
With the game tied at 5-5, he hit a single to right field. As Baltimore Orioles outfielder Nick Markakis approached the ball, the Yankees pinch-runner Antoan Richardson was rounding third base for home to score on the play.
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When Richardson reached home base, the Yankees won the contest.
According to ESPN’s Stats Info, Jeter tied Hal Morris last night, as the only two players to play 10 plus years and have a game-winning hit in their final home game. Since the Expansion Era in 1961, this stat has been existence.
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Jeter said last night that it will be his final game at shortstop. Due to the Boston Red Sox rivalry, he said he would play in some capacity.
Since he doesn’t want to play the field again, the only other option is for him to be the Designated Hitter at some point in his final series at Fenway Park.
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