2000 Yankees Diary, July 14: Former Met Ryan Thompson leads HR parade
Briefly

The 2000 Yankees started their second half poorly, losing to the Marlins after Orlando Hernández gave up eight runs. The record was 46-39, tied with the Blue Jays for first in the AL East. Roger Clemens faced Ryan Dempster, and the Yankees took an early 3-0 lead thanks to back-to-back home runs from Bernie Williams and David Justice. The Marlins fought back with runs in the third and threatened in the fourth, but a double play helped the Yankees maintain their lead.
The 2000 Yankees started the second half poorly, with Orlando Hernández allowing eight runs in a loss to the Marlins, resulting in their record standing at 46-39.
Roger Clemens took the mound for the Yankees against Ryan Dempster; the Marlins struck first, but the Yankees responded with back-to-back home runs from Bernie Williams and David Justice to take a 3-0 lead.
The Marlins threatened in the fourth inning, but a 6-4-3 double play limited the damage, showcasing the Yankees' defensive strength despite Clemens' pitching struggles.
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