On May 28, 2004 — Mariano Rivera posts his 300th career save in a Yankees’ 7 – 5 victory over Tampa Bay. He also becomes the first Yankee and 17th reliever in major league history to reach the milestone.
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Mariano Rivera posts his 300th career save in a Yankees’ 7 – 5 victory over Tampa Bay. He also becomes the first Yankee and 17th reliever in major league history to reach the milestone.
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