2013 New York Yankees

The final standing	Failed to reach the postseason
Regular-season record	84–78 (.519)
Post-season record	85–77 (.525)
Divisional rank	No. 3 in AL East
ALDS record and opponent	Did not play
AL rank	No. 14
ALCS record and opponent	Did not play
World Series record and opponent	Did not play
Manager	Joe Girardi
Captain	Derek Jeter
Top batter	Home runs: Robinson Cano (27), Alfonso Soriano (17), Lyle Overbay (14), Travis Hafner (12) BA: Robinson Cano (.314), Brett Gardener (.273), Ichiro Suzuki (.262), Brennan Boesch (.275 in 23 games) Run: Robinson Cano, Brett Gardener (81), Ichiro Suzuki (57), Vernon Wells (45) RBI: Robinson Cano (107), Lyle Overbay (59), Brett Gardener (52)
Top pitcher/ (W-L, ERA)	CC Sabathia: 14-13, 4.78 Ivan Nova: 9-6, 3.10 Andy Pettitte: 11-11, 3.74
Attendance record	3,279,589 (1st of 15)

2013 New York Yankees: A Brief Summary

The 2013 New York Yankees season unfolded like a gripping novel, a narrative of triumphs and tribulations that kept fans on the edge of their seats. It commenced with a disheartening 8–2 loss to the Boston Red Sox on April 1, setting the stage for a season that would test the strength of the Bronx Bombers.

Questions loomed over the 2013 New York Yankees’ competitiveness, especially in the fiercely contested American League East. The roster saw additions such as Kevin Youkilis, Vernon Wells, and Travis Hafner, intended to address gaps left by injuries and other factors. However, the blend of aging players and those struggling to find form led to an inconsistent performance, starting strong but eventually declining.

The 2013 New York Yankees finished the season with an 85–77 record, tying for third place in the division and missing the playoffs for the first time since 2008. Despite the team’s struggles, the season witnessed the farewell of two legends—longtime closer Mariano Rivera and starting pitcher Andy Pettitte—both concluding their illustrious careers.

Bright spots emerged amid the challenges. Robinson Cano stood out as the offensive powerhouse, leading the team in key categories with a batting average over .300. Brett Gardner, before his injury, and the return of Alfonso Soriano, injected life into the lineup. The 2013 New York Yankees bullpen, anchored by Rivera, and setup man David Robertson, remained a strength despite injuries.

On the pitching front, Ivan Nova’s resurgence and Andy Pettitte’s memorable complete-game shutout provided silver linings. C.C. Sabathia led in wins, and Hiroki Kuroda maintained the best ERA among starters, but Nova’s performance was a highlight.

However, the season had its share of disappointments. Injuries plagued the 2013 New York Yankees, revealing a lack of minor-league depth to fill roster spots. Derek Jeter, Mark Teixeira, and Curtis Granderson spent considerable time on the disabled list. Pitchers Phil Hughes and Joba Chamberlain struggled, and off-field issues, including suspensions to Francisco Cervelli and Alex Rodriguez, added distractions.

The offense faced challenges, with notable slumps in May and June. Despite staying in playoff contention until the last week, statistical indicators suggested the 2013 New York Yankees overachieved, with a thin lineup and offensive struggles.

The 2013 New York Yankees’ fortunes fluctuated throughout the season, leaving fans with mixed emotions. The disappointment of missing the playoffs contrasted with the pride in the accomplishments of retiring legends. As the season concluded with an 85–77 record, thoughts turned to the future, with hopes for roster retooling and a more promising performance in the upcoming year.

2013 New York Yankees’ most memorable game

Amidst the twists and turns of the 2013 New York Yankees’ season, one moment emerged as the epitome of both triumph and farewell—the poignant culmination of an era that would be etched in baseball history.

The date was September 26, 2013, a day that would forever mark the conclusion of a 19-year era for the New York Yankees. The game was more than just another matchup; it was a farewell spectacle for the greatest relief pitcher in the annals of Major League Baseball, Mariano Rivera.

Rivera, who had played an instrumental role in the Yankees’ five World Series titles, had decided to call it quits at the end of the 2013 season. As fate would have it, his final home game became a narrative of both nostalgia and emotion. Joe Girardi, the 2013 New York Yankees manager, orchestrated the moment, ensuring that Rivera would take the mound one last time in front of the adoring Yankee Stadium fans.

Even though the game ended in a loss to the Rays, it was Rivera’s exit that stole the spotlight. A career-long teammate duo, Derek Jeter and Andy Pettitte emerged to pull Rivera from the game in the top of the ninth inning. The significance of the moment overwhelmed Rivera, and as the reality of the situation sank in, he broke down in tears. It was an emotional tableau—a legend saying goodbye to the mound where he had become synonymous with dominance.

Rivera’s final home appearance transcended the game’s outcome; it encapsulated the essence of a storied career coming to a close. The cheers from the fans, the embrace of teammates, and the tears of a baseball icon created a poignant snapshot, making it the undeniable highlight of the 2013 season. In a year marked by both franchise-changing developments and personal milestones, Rivera’s farewell stands out as the defining moment, a symbolic conclusion to a magical chapter in Yankees history. As the curtains fell for the 2013 New York Yankees, it left an indelible mark, setting the bar high for the unpredictable narratives that awaited the Yankees in the coming seasons.

2013 New York Yankees season in videos

Postseason Result

(Didn’t make it to playoffs)

2013 New York Yankees roster

Name	Age	B	T	Ht	Wt	DoB	Yrs	G	GS	WAR	Salary
David Adams	26	R	R	6′ 2″	205	May 15, 1987	1st	43	38	-0.4
Zoilo Almonte	24	B	R	6′ 0″	205	Jun 10, 1989	1st	34	27	-0.4
Dellin Betances	25	R	R	6′ 8″	265	Mar 23, 1988	2	6	0	-0.2
Brennan Boesch	28	L	L	6′ 4″	225	Apr 12, 1985	4	23	12	0.1	$1,500,000
Chris Bootcheck	34	R	R	6′ 5″	210	Oct 24, 1978	7	1	0	0
Reid Brignac	27	L	R	6′ 2″	197	Jan 16, 1986	6	17	12	-0.7
Cesar Cabral	24	L	L	6′ 3″	250	Feb 11, 1989	1st	8	0	0.1	$490,000
Robinson Cano	30	L	R	6′ 0″	228	Oct 22, 1982	9	160	160	6.6	$15,000,000
Francisco Cervelli	27	R	R	6′ 0″	220	Mar 6, 1986	6	17	16	1	$515,350
Joba Chamberlain	27	R	R	6′ 3″	245	Sep 23, 1985	7	45	0	-0.1	$1,875,000
Preston Claiborne	25	R	R	6′ 2″	225	Jan 21, 1988	1st	44	0	0.3
Luis Cruz	29	R	R	6′ 1″	210	Feb 10, 1984	5	16	15	0.1
Matt Daley	31	R	R	6′ 2″	180	Jun 23, 1982	4	7	0	0.3
Cody Eppley	27	R	R	6′ 5″	205	Oct 8, 1985	3	2	0	-0.3	$510,350
Ben Francisco	31	R	R	6′ 1″	195	Oct 23, 1981	7	21	14	-0.4	$1,100,000
Brett Gardner	29	L	L	5′ 11″	195	Aug 24, 1983	6	145	132	4.2	$2,850,000
Alberto Gonzalez	30	R	R	5′ 10″	195	Apr 18, 1983	7	13	10	-0.1
Curtis Granderson	32	L	R	6′ 1″	200	Mar 16, 1981	10	61	55	1.1	$15,000,000
Travis Hafner	36	L	R	6′ 3″	240	Jun 3, 1977	12	82	67	-0.1	$2,000,000
David Huff	28	B	L	6′ 1″	210	Aug 22, 1984	5	11	2	0
Phil Hughes	27	R	R	6′ 5″	240	Jun 24, 1986	7	30	29	-0.9	$7,150,000
Travis Ishikawa	29	L	L	6′ 3″	220	Sep 24, 1983	6	1	1	-0.2
Derek Jeter	39	R	R	6′ 3″	195	Jun 26, 1974	19	17	17	-0.8	$17,000,000
Corban Joseph	24	L	R	6′ 0″	185	Oct 28, 1988	1st	2	2	0
Shawn Kelley	29	R	R	6′ 2″	237	Apr 26, 1984	5	57	0	0	$935,000
Hiroki Kuroda	38	R	R	6′ 1″	205	Feb 10, 1975	6	32	32	3.9	$15,000,000
Brent Lillibridge	29	R	R	5′ 11″	185	Sep 18, 1983	6	11	9	-0.2
Boone Logan	28	R	L	6′ 5″	215	Aug 13, 1984	8	61	0	0.6	$3,150,000
Brett Marshall	23	R	R	6′ 1″	195	Mar 22, 1990	1st	3	0	0
Melky Mesa	26	R	R	6′ 1″	200	Jan 31, 1987	2	5	3	0.1
Jim Miller	31	R	R	6′ 1″	200	Apr 28, 1982	4	1	0	-0.1
John Ryan Murphy	22	R	R	5′ 11″	200	May 13, 1991	1st	16	6	0
Thomas Neal	25	R	R	6′ 2″	220	Aug 17, 1987	2	4	4	-0.2
Chris Nelson	27	R	R	5′ 11″	205	Sep 3, 1985	4	10	9	-0.2
Jayson Nix	30	R	R	5′ 11″	195	Aug 26, 1982	6	87	74	0.7	$900,000
Ivan Nova	26	R	R	6′ 5″	250	Jan 12, 1987	4	23	20	3.3	$575,600
Eduardo Núñez	26	R	R	6′ 0″	195	Jun 15, 1987	4	90	83	-1.5	$533,300
Vidal Nuno III	25	L	L	5′ 11″	210	Jul 26, 1987	1st	5	3	0.7
Lyle Overbay	36	L	L	6′ 2″	235	Jan 28, 1977	13	142	119	0	$1,250,000
Andy Pettitte	41	L	L	6′ 5″	235	Jun 15, 1972	18	30	30	2.2	$12,000,000
David Phelps	26	R	R	6′ 2″	200	Oct 9, 1986	2	22	12	-0.2	$512,425
Mark Reynolds	29	R	R	6′ 2″	220	Aug 3, 1983	7	36	29	0.7
Mariano Rivera	43	R	R	6′ 2″	195	Nov 29, 1969	19	64	0	2.4	$10,000,000
David Robertson	28	R	R	5′ 11″	195	Apr 9, 1985	6	70	0	2.4	$3,100,000
Alex Rodriguez	37	R	R	6′ 3″	230	Jul 27, 1975	20	44	43	0	$28,000,000
Austin Romine	24	R	R	6′ 1″	216	Nov 22, 1988	2	60	43	-0.5
Brendan Ryan	31	R	R	6′ 1″	190	Mar 26, 1982	7	17	17	0.4
CC Sabathia	32	L	L	6′ 6″	300	Jul 21, 1980	13	32	32	0	$23,000,000
Alfonso Soriano	37	R	R	6′ 1″	195	Jan 7, 1976	15	58	57	2.1	$18,000,000
Chris Stewart	31	R	R	6′ 4″	215	Feb 19, 1982	7	109	97	-0.1	$515,100
Ichiro Suzuki	39	L	R	5′ 11″	175	Oct 22, 1973	13	150	128	2.1	$6,500,000
Mark Teixeira	33	B	R	6′ 3″	225	Apr 11, 1980	11	15	15	-0.2	$22,500,000
Adam Warren	25	R	R	6′ 1″	224	Aug 25, 1987	2	34	2	1.1	$490,525
Vernon Wells	34	R	R	6′ 1″	230	Dec 8, 1978	15	130	106	-0.1	$21,000,000
Kevin Youkilis	34	R	R	6′ 1″	220	Mar 15, 1979	10	28	28	-0.4	$12,000,000
Mike Zagurski	30	L	L	6′ 0″	240	Jan 27, 1983	5	1	0	-0.1

2013 New York Yankees additions, transactions, and trades

Offseason Transactions:

• November 20, 2012: Extended Hiroki Kuroda’s contract, committing to a one-year deal valued at $15 million.
• November 28, 2012: Renewed Andy Pettitte’s contract for one year, securing his services for $12 million.
• November 30, 2012: Secured Mariano Rivera for another year with a one-year contract worth $10 million.
• December 14, 2012: Inked a one-year, $12 million deal with Kevin Youkilis.
• December 19, 2012: Extended Ichiro Suzuki’s contract for two years at $13 million.
• February 1, 2013: Brought Travis Hafner on board with a one-year contract valued at $2 million.
• March 15, 2013: Signed Brennan Boesch to a one-year contract, compensating him $1.5 million.
• March 26, 2013: Acquired Vernon Wells through a trade involving two minor league players.

In-Season Addition:

• July 26, 2013: Strengthened the team’s right-handed power by acquiring Alfonso Soriano from the Chicago Cubs. Soriano received a warm welcome from Yankee fans.

Player Suspension:

August 5, 2013:

• Alex Rodriguez faced a 211-game suspension, initially appealed, allowing him to resume play for the remainder of the season. However, the suspension was ultimately upheld, sidelining him for the entire 2014 MLB regular season and postseason.
• Catcher Francisco Cervelli received a 50-game suspension due to his association with the Biogenesis scandal.

2013 New York Yankees debuts

• David Adams – 05-15-2013 – 26 years old
• Zoilo Almonte – 06-19-2013 – 24 years old
• Cesar Cabral – 09-02-2013 – 24 years old
• Preston Claiborne – 05-05-2013 – 25 years old
• Corban Joseph – 05-13-2013 – 24 years old
• Brett Marshall – 05-15-2013 – 23 years old
• John Ryan Murphy – 09-02-2013 – 22 years old
• Vidal Nuno – 04-29-2013 – 25 years old

2013 New York Yankees team stats (batting)

Pos	Name	Age	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA
C	Chris Stewart	31	109	340	294	28	62	6	0	4	25	4	0	30	49	0.211
1B	Lyle Overbay	36	142	486	445	43	107	24	1	14	59	2	0	36	111	0.24
2B	Robinson Canó	30	160	681	605	81	190	41	0	27	107	7	1	65	85	0.314
SS	Eduardo Núñez	26	90	336	304	38	79	17	4	3	28	10	3	20	51	0.26
3B	Jayson Nix	30	87	303	267	32	63	9	1	3	24	13	1	24	80	0.236
LF	Vernon Wells	34	130	458	424	45	99	16	0	11	50	7	3	30	73	0.233
CF	Brett Gardner	29	145	609	539	81	147	33	10	8	52	24	8	52	127	0.273
RF	Ichiro Suzuki	39	150	555	520	57	136	15	3	7	35	20	4	26	63	0.262
DH	Travis Hafner	36	82	299	262	31	53	8	1	12	37	2	0	32	79	0.202
CF	Curtis Granderson	32	61	245	214	31	49	13	2	7	15	8	2	27	69	0.229
LF	Alfonso Soriano	37	58	243	219	37	56	8	0	17	50	8	4	21	67	0.256
3B	Alex Rodriguez	37	44	181	156	21	38	7	0	7	19	4	2	23	43	0.244
3B	David Adams	26	43	152	140	10	27	5	1	2	13	0	0	9	43	0.193
C	Austin Romine	24	60	148	135	15	28	9	0	1	10	1	0	8	37	0.207
1B	Mark Reynolds	29	36	120	110	15	26	6	0	6	19	0	1	8	31	0.236
3B	Kevin Youkilis	34	28	118	105	12	23	7	0	2	8	0	0	8	31	0.219
LF	Zoilo Almonte	24	34	113	106	9	25	4	0	1	9	3	1	6	19	0.236
SS	Derek Jeter	39	17	73	63	8	12	1	0	1	7	0	0	8	10	0.19
1B	Mark Teixeira	33	15	63	53	5	8	1	0	3	12	0	0	8	19	0.151
SS	Brendan Ryan	31	17	62	59	7	13	2	0	1	1	0	0	2	13	0.22
C	Francisco Cervelli	27	17	61	52	12	14	3	0	3	8	0	0	8	9	0.269
IF	Luis Cruz	29	16	59	55	6	10	1	0	0	5	1	0	1	13	0.182
RF	Brennan Boesch	28	23	53	51	6	14	2	1	3	8	0	0	2	9	0.275
DH	Ben Francisco	31	21	50	44	4	5	0	0	1	1	0	0	5	11	0.114
SS	Reid Brignac	27	17	45	44	1	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	17	0.114
3B	Chris Nelson	27	10	37	36	3	8	2	0	0	2	0	0	1	11	0.222
UT	Brent Lillibridge	29	11	37	35	2	6	1	0	0	3	1	0	1	8	0.171
UT	Alberto Gonzalez	30	13	34	34	3	6	1	0	0	4	0	0	0	6	0.176
C	John Ryan Murphy	22	16	27	26	3	4	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	9	0.154
OF	Melky Mesa	26	5	14	13	2	5	2	0	0	1	0	1	1	2	0.385
OF	Thomas Neal	25	4	13	11	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	0.182
IF	Corban Joseph	24	2	7	6	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.167
1B	Travis Ishikawa	29	1	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0
	Team Totals	32	162	6045	5449	650	1321	247	24	144	614	115	31	466	1214	0.242
	Rank in 15 AL teams				15	10	13	14	5	14		5	6	10	9	12

2013 New York Yankees team stats (pitching)

Pos	Name	Age	W	L	W-L%	ERA	G	GS	GF	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER
SP	CC Sabathia	32	14	13	0.519	4.78	32	32	0	2	0	0	211	224	122	112
SP	Hiroki Kuroda	38	11	13	0.458	3.31	32	32	0	1	1	0	201.1	191	79	74
SP	Andy Pettitte	41	11	11	0.5	3.74	30	30	0	1	0	0	185.1	198	85	77
SP	Phil Hughes	27	4	14	0.222	5.19	30	29	0	0	0	0	145.2	170	91	84
SP	Ivan Nova	26	9	6	0.6	3.1	23	20	2	3	2	0	139.1	135	49	48
SP	David Phelps	26	6	5	0.545	4.98	22	12	3	0	0	0	86.2	88	50	48
CL	Mariano Rivera	43	6	2	0.75	2.11	64	0	60	0	0	44	64	58	16	15
RP	David Robertson	28	5	1	0.833	2.04	70	0	9	0	0	3	66.1	51	15	15
RP	Shawn Kelley	29	4	2	0.667	4.39	57	0	13	0	0	0	53.1	47	28	26
RP	Joba Chamberlain	27	2	1	0.667	4.93	45	0	14	0	0	1	42	47	23	23
RP	Boone Logan	28	5	2	0.714	3.23	61	0	9	0	0	0	39	33	15	14
	Adam Warren	25	3	2	0.6	3.39	34	2	17	0	0	1	77	80	29	29
	Preston Claiborne	25	0	2	0	4.11	44	0	12	0	0	0	50.1	51	23	23
	David Huff	28	3	1	0.75	4.67	11	2	3	0	0	0	34.2	26	18	18
	Vidal Nuno III	25	1	2	0.333	2.25	5	3	2	0	0	0	20	16	5	5
	Brett Marshall	23	0	0		4.5	3	0	1	0	0	0	12	13	6	6
	Matt Daley	31	1	0	1	0	7	0	4	0	0	0	6	2	0	0
	Dellin Betances	25	0	0		10.8	6	0	3	0	0	0	5	9	6	6
	Cesar Cabral	24	0	0		2.45	8	0	0	0	0	0	3.2	3	1	1
	Cody Eppley	27	0	0		21.6	2	0	1	0	0	0	1.2	4	4	4
	Jim Miller	31	0	0		20.25	1	0	0	0	0	0	1.1	3	3	3
	Chris Bootcheck	34	0	0		9	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	2	1	1
	Mike Zagurski	30	0	0		54	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.1	1	2	2
	Alberto Gonzalez	30	0	0		0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0.1	0	0	0
	Team Totals	31.5	85	77	0.525	3.94	162	162	155	7	3	49	1447.1	1452	671	633
	Rank in 15 AL teams		8	7		8				2	9	3	13	11	8	8

2013 New York Yankees vs. opponents/ team splits

Opponent (Games)	Won	Lost	WP
Arizona Diamondbacks (3)	2	1	0.667
Baltimore Orioles (19)	10	9	0.526
Boston Red Sox (19)	6	13	0.316
Chicago White Sox (6)	3	3	0.500
Cleveland Indians (7)	6	1	0.857
Colorado Rockies (3)	2	1	0.667
Detroit Tigers (6)	3	3	0.500
Houston Astros (6)	5	1	0.833
Kansas City Royals (7)	5	2	0.714
Los Angeles Angels (7)	4	3	0.571
Los Angeles Dodgers (4)	2	2	0.500
Minnesota Twins (7)	5	2	0.714
New York Mets (4)	0	4	0.000
Oakland Athletics (6)	1	5	0.167
San Diego Padres (3)	1	2	0.333
San Francisco Giants (3)	2	1	0.667
Seattle Mariners (7)	4	3	0.571
Tampa Bay Rays (19)	7	12	0.368
Texas Rangers (7)	3	4	0.429
Toronto Blue Jays (19)	14	5	0.737

2013 New York Yankees monthly record

Month (Games)	Won	Lost	WP
April (26)	16	10	0.615
May (28)	15	13	0.536
June (27)	11	16	0.407
July (26)	14	12	0.538
August (28)	16	12	0.571
September (27)	13	14	0.481

2013 New York Yankees All-Stars

• Robinson Canó
• Mariano Rivera

2013 New York Yankees awards and honors

• Robinson Cano: All-Star Game appearance, AL Silver Slugger Award
• Mariano Rivera: All-Star Game Appearance, All-Star Game MVP
• Vidal Nuno: 2013 James P. Dawson Award

2013 New York Yankees’ greatest moments

In the realm of pinstriped lore, the 2013 New York Yankees’ journey unfolded like a tapestry woven with both sentiment and struggle, culminating in a Houston spectacle that blended bittersweet farewells and unexpected triumphs. The curtain rose on this chapter with the Astros orchestrating a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Mariano Rivera. The Yankees, already emotionally spent from bidding adieu to Rivera and Andy Pettitte, faced the Astros in a game that unfolded like an epic saga, stretching into the 14th inning.

The denouement arrived when Mark Reynolds, in a moment that echoed with defiance, launched a tiebreaking homer, releasing the 2013 New York Yankees from the clutches of a 1-1 deadlock. This poetic stroke marked the conclusion of a 5-1 victory, sealing the Astros’ fate with their 15th consecutive loss and a season total of 111 defeats.

As David Robertson recorded the final out, the 2013 New York Yankees wrapped up the season with an 85-77 record, a numerical testament to their resilience in a year fraught with injuries and adversity. This tally, the Yankees’ lowest in a 162-game schedule since 1992, painted a picture of a team that weathered storms but fell short of its usual October aspirations.

Before the game, luminaries like Joe Torre and Roger Clemens paid homage to Rivera, whose tearful farewell at Yankee Stadium set the stage for a more subdued exit in Houston. Clemens, an Astros adviser, shared poignant moments with Rivera, Derek Jeter, and Robinson Cano before the game, acknowledging the void left by Rivera’s iconic jog from center field.

Post-ceremony, Clemens extended an unexpected olive branch to Andy Pettitte, his former friend and later adversary. The embrace and exchanged words between the two hinted at the potential mending of strained ties, with Pettitte expressing genuine appreciation for the encounter.

The marathon-like game itself became a testament to perseverance, a prolonged duel that saw Jayson Nix yielding managerial reins back to Joe Girardi for extra innings. Girardi, in a wry nod to baseball deities, remarked that the prolonged contest seemed like an unwillingness of the “baseball gods” to let go of Mo and Andy.

Amidst the season’s trials, several standout moments etched themselves into the 2013 New York Yankees lore. Alfonso Soriano’s remarkable display of hitting prowess, setting MLB records with 12 hits and 18 RBIs in a four-game span, provided a flicker of hope during the 2013 New York Yankees’ mid-August playoff push. However, despite Soriano’s heroics, the Yankees fell short of postseason glory.

A rare triple play on April 12 against the Orioles injected a jolt of magic into the season. The execution of a 4-6-5-6-5-3-4 play, the Yankees’ first triple play since 2010, showcased the team’s defensive prowess in the midst of challenging circumstances.

Derek Jeter’s return to the field on July 28, marked by a dramatic home run in his second game back, became a poignant moment. Although Jeter’s season was marred by injuries, this triumphant return underscored his enduring ability to seize the spotlight.

The penultimate chapter unfolded with Andy Pettitte, in his final career start, delivering a complete game gem in front of his hometown crowd in Houston. Pettitte’s unexpected dominance, allowing only one run, provided a fitting conclusion to a storied pitching career. With an ERA of 3.74 and an 11-11 record, Pettitte punctuated his final season in the Bronx, etching his name deeper into the annals of Yankees history.

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