This day in NY sports history
THIS DAY IN NY SPORTS HISTORY
Thursday, May 9, 2002
Rivera gets Yankees saves record
Mariano Rivera recorded his 225th save in the Yankees' 3-1 win over the Devil Rays at Tropicana Field to surpass Dave Righetti's franchise mark set in 1990. Rivera allowed two hits and struck out one in 1 1/3 innings to earn his 10th save of the season. Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez let up just one hit and two walks and struck out five in 7 2/3 innings, out dueling Joe Kennedy, to get the victory. The Yankees were led by Derek Jeter (3-for-4) and Jason Giambi, each of whom hit solo homers. That season Rivera, 32, battled shoulder and groin injuries. He pitched in just 45 games and had a 2.74 ERA with 28 saves, his fewest since becoming a closer in 1997.
Out East Show: Visit The Shamrock evergreen maze, Sannino Vineyard, Seven Ponds Orchard and the Warrior Ranch Foundation NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore.
Out East Show: Visit The Shamrock evergreen maze, Sannino Vineyard, Seven Ponds Orchard and the Warrior Ranch Foundation NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore.
