Cone Outduels Hentgen, Jays Facing the Loser’s Bracket

1993 Toronto Blue Jays starter Pat Hentgen allowed the 1998 New York Yankees just 3 hits in 6 innings. One of those hits was a solo home run by Paul O’Neill in the 6th inning. That added to a Derek Jeter sacrifice fly put the Jays in a 2-0 hole. They never got out of it. Yankees starter David Cone took a 4-hit shutout into the 9th, striking out 9. Joe Carter led off the 9th with a single, and after Paul Molitor flew out, Tony Fernández walked. The game was too close for a tiring Cone to stay in. Mariano Rivera got Devon White to foul out, and Ed Sprague grounded out to end the game for his 2nd save in as many games. One more loss and Blue Jays will be knocked to the Loser’s Bracket. The series heads back to Toronto for Game 3.

’93 Blue Jays @ ’98 Yankees – 9/9/24

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