The Yankees score six runs in the 1st inning on their way to a 21 – 3 victory over the Rangers. 3B Scott Brosius (6) and C Joe Girardi (7) – the 8th and 9th batters in the New York lineup – drive in 13 of the Yankee runs. Derek Jeter scores his 100th run of the year, the first Yank to string together four straight seasons of 100+ runs since Mickey Mantle did it in nine straight seasons (1953-1961).

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On August 23, 1999 — The Yankees score six runs in the 1st inning on their way to a 21 – 3 victory over the Rangers. 3B Scott Brosius (6) and C Joe Girardi (7) – the 8th and 9th batters in the New York lineup – drive in 13 of the Yankee runs. Derek Jeter scores his 100th run of the year, the first Yank to string together four straight seasons of 100+ runs since Mickey Mantle did it in nine straight seasons (1953-1961).

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