The Yankees win their 6th straight game, 2 – 1, on Russell Martin’s walk-off homer off Oakland’s Sean Doolittle in the 10th inning. However, the surprising Orioles continue to keep pace, with a 4 – 2 win over the Red Sox, staying one game behind. Matt Wieters drives in three runs and Jim Johnson saves his 46th game of the year, passing Randy Myers for the team record.

On September 21, 2012 — The Yankees win their 6th straight game, 2 – 1, on Russell Martin’s walk-off homer off Oakland’s Sean Doolittle in the 10th inning. However, the surprising Orioles continue to keep pace, with a 4 – 2 win over the Red Sox, staying one game behind. Matt Wieters drives in three runs and Jim Johnson saves his 46th game of the year, passing Randy Myers for the team record.

 


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