Sal Fasano took advantage of getting some playing time with a three run homer to center and Derek Jeter also homered and extended his hitting streak to twenty games as the Yankees defeated Baltimore 9-4 on Sunday afternoon. Nick Green playing for a sick A-Rod also hit a dinger and has played a good third base.

Fasano and Jeter connected off of Hayden Penn who entered the contest with an ERA of 108.00. Jeter had four RBI on the day and is justifying his MVP contention.

Jaret Wright pitched 6 1/3 strong innings before giving way to Villone and Proctor. Ramon Hernandez was the offense for the O's with two home runs and four RBI.

Mariano Rivera threw off of flat ground for about forty-five pitches the last fifteen from the stretch. He still feels some tightness but is improving everyday. Mo will not pitch in a game for the rest of the week. Torre wants him to throw at least two bullpen sessions before being in a game. With the Yankees having a ten game lead there is no need to rush him back until he is 100%.

The series concludes tonight with Randy Johnson going for his 17th win of the season vs. Kris Benson.