In a crucial late-season matchup, the New York Yankees faced mounting pressure as the Boston Red Sox narrowed their AL East lead to just 5.5 games.
Despite having a solid lead, the tension grew within Yankee Stadium as Pedro Martinez's dominating performance instilled hope in Red Sox fans ahead of the pivotal game.
Hideki Irabu's rocky start led to an early exit, allowing the Red Sox to capitalize and gain momentum, raising concerns for Yankee fans.
The Yankees' strategy to bring in Allen Watson from the bullpen failed to turn the tide, as Boston continued to increase their lead with powerful hits.
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