On September 15, 2008 — Mariano Rivera passes Lee Smith for second on the all-time save list behind Trevor Hoffman as the Yankees top the Pale Hose, 4 – 2, to try to keep their playoff hopes alive; Chicago’s lead in the AL Central falls to a game and a half.
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