DEREK JETER hit a game-winning single in the bottom of the ninth to lead the New York Yankees past the Baltimore Orioles, 6-5, close his career at the Yankee Stadium with a touch of Hollywood.
The retiring Bronx legend drove in three runs in his final appearance at home, launching an early RBI double off the left-center wall and saving the best for last, a sharp, opposite-field single to right for the winner.
“It was above and beyond anything that I’ve ever dreamt of,” Jeter said. “This was a lot of fun.”
After the raucous celebration that followed, Jeter said he’s played his final game at shortstop. He said he’ll be the designated hitter at some point this weekend in Boston, “out of respect for the Red Sox, their fans and the rivalry.”
“I want to take something special from Yankee Stadium and the view from shortstop here tonight is what I want to take home,” he said. “I’ve only played shortstop throughout my entire career and the last time I want to play was tonight.”
Jeter’s tiebreaking grounder in the seventh inning appeared to be winner as the Yankees went on to take a 5-2 lead. But closer David Robertson gave up a two-run homer in the top of the ninth to Adam Jones and a tying shot to Steve Pearce with two outs.
The blown save set the stage for Jeter one more time.
Jose Pirela hit a leadoff single against Evan Meek in the bottom of the ninth before Brett Gardner sacrificed. Jeter lined the next pitch through a huge hole on the right side, and pinch-runner Antoan Richardson slid home ahead of Nick Markakis’ throw. Noli Cruz
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