The article reflects on a significant baseball game from 25 years prior, focusing on Mariano Riveraâs closing prowess, which was often lethal for opponents. The game featured festivities honoring legendary PA announcer Bob Sheppard, attended by notable figures like Walter Cronkite. During the match, Cal Ripken Jr. made his mark with a home run, while the Yankees struggled offensively against Sidney Ponson and eventually fell behind after a series of strong plays and scoring from the Baltimore Orioles. Ultimately, it was a game that tested the Yankees amidst noteworthy celebrations.
While there were some unfortunately timed bad outings, if you got Mariano Rivera a lead for the ninth inning, the chances are very good that you would end the ninth inning with that lead.
On that Sunday afternoon in the Bronx, the Yankees were holding 'Bob Sheppard Day' to honor their longtime, legendary PA announcer, complete with giving him a Monument Park plaque.
Cal Ripken Jr. got him in at-bat No. 6 with a solo shot to open the scoring.
Delino DeShields led off the top of the sixth with a homer. B.J. Surhoff immediately followed that with a double and then moved up and scored on a pair of fly balls.
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