The article examines a specific game from May 20, 2000, featuring the New York Yankees facing the Cleveland Indians. It highlights how the night began well for the Yankees, starting with a quick run in the first inning. However, a particular reliever's later struggle cost the Yankees a win despite a strong showing from starter David Cone. It emphasizes the unpredictable nature of sports performance, particularly for pitchers, capturing the essence of highs and lows experienced throughout a game's progression.
For the Yankees on May 20, 2000, a certain reliever, who was one of Joe Torre's go-to guys to set up Mariano Rivera, found himself in a bad scenario.
Chuck Knoblauch, the almost-always leadoff man for the Bombers, saw a pitch he liked from the veteran lefty and sent it into left field for a double to begin the game.
The two starters settled in following the first inning, going inning for inning without allowing any runs.
David Cone, whose struggles have been noted plenty of times throughout our coverage of the 2000 season, pitched well in the first, only allowing one runner.
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