For the second straight night, the Yankees fail to become the first major league team to clinch a playoff spot. After the Mariners yesterday, it’s the Angels’ turn to spoil the Yankee celebration, with a 5 – 2 win over New York, thanks to a strong performance by P Joe Saunders.

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On September 21, 2009 — For the second straight night, the Yankees fail to become the first major league team to clinch a playoff spot. After the Mariners yesterday, it’s the Angels’ turn to spoil the Yankee celebration, with a 5 – 2 win over New York, thanks to a strong performance by P Joe Saunders.

 

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