Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Mariano makes front and back cover of NY Post, Back Cover of Newsday,
After striking out the side in Toronto with only a 1-run lead, 24 hours after a 4 out save. This photo from the NY Post. August 7, 2007 -- TORONTO - "Mariano Rivera's Hall-of-Fame career doesn't require additional validation. He won't need more than one ballot to enter Cooperstown. Yet, how he pitches across the final eight weeks of the season will play a colossal role in the Yankees reaching October or going home early.
- Yesterday, Rivera showed the Yankees universe that he is up to the task. Asked to protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning when the Blue Jays had Alex Rios, Vernon Wells and Frank Thomas coming to the plate, Rivera responded with three strikeouts that sealed a 5-4 matinee victory that was witnessed by 42,714 at Rogers Centre.
"He is amazing," winning pitcher Andy Pettitte said of Rivera, who notched his 18th save in 20 tries. "He is throwing hard and his ball is cutting again with command.
- That's why he is the best, the best ever.""
From article by George King, NY Post, "Mo Vintage Relief," 8/7/07
