Mariano Rivera, heralded as the greatest closer of all time, had moments of struggle even in his prime. An event 25 years ago highlighted this during a matchup between the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox. The Yankees, having just experienced a series loss to the White Sox, sent rookie pitcher Ben Ford to the mound. A tense pitchers' duel led to a challenging game for Ford, underscoring the ups and downs faced even by legendary players and teams in the sport's history.
"When the bullpen doors opened and Mariano Rivera walked out, the general consensus was 'Game Over.' He spoiled an entire generation of Yankees fans so severely..."
"It was a pitchers' duel from the onset, as both starters traded zeroes across the first three frames. The White Sox finally struck first..."
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