For the first time since Game 7 of the 1960 World Series, the New York Yankees visit Pittsburgh, PA. After Bill Mazeroski, the hero of that Game 7, throws out the ceremonial first pitch, the home team pulls off a reenactment of their last meeting, upsetting New York. The Pirates top the Yanks, 12 – 5, with six Bucs getting multiple hits. Ryan Doumit goes 3 for 5 with a homer, two runs and two RBI and Freddy Sanchez scores three times while Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter and Jason Giambi go a combined 1 for 12.
On June 24, 2008 For the first time since Game 7 of the 1960 World Series, the New York Yankees visit Pittsburgh, PA. After Bill Mazeroski, the hero of that Game 7, throws out the ceremonial first pitch, the home team pulls off a reenactment of their last meeting, upsetting New York. The Pirates top the Yanks, 12 – 5, with six Bucs getting multiple hits. Ryan Doumit goes 3 for 5 with a homer, two runs and two RBI and Freddy Sanchez scores three times while Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter and Jason Giambi go a combined 1 for 12.
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