By Phil Rogers
NEW YORK -- The Yankees' World Series wait is over. Mariano Rivera struck out Gary Matthews Jr. at midnight to finish a 5-2 victory that gives the Yankees the American League pennant.
They'll face Philadelphia in the World Series, with Game 1 set for Wednesday night back at Yankee Stadium. CC Sabathia, who would have had to pitch Game 7 of the ALCS had the Yankees lost this game, will face the Phillies' Cliff Lee.
There was no one star for the Yankees in Game 6. Johnny Damon's bases-loaded single in the fourth inning was the biggest hit. Andy Pettitte was the winning pitcher.
NEW YORK -- The Yankees' World Series wait is over. Mariano Rivera struck out Gary Matthews Jr. at midnight to finish a 5-2 victory that gives the Yankees the American League pennant.
They'll face Philadelphia in the World Series, with Game 1 set for Wednesday night back at Yankee Stadium. CC Sabathia, who would have had to pitch Game 7 of the ALCS had the Yankees lost this game, will face the Phillies' Cliff Lee.
There was no one star for the Yankees in Game 6. Johnny Damon's bases-loaded single in the fourth inning was the biggest hit. Andy Pettitte was the winning pitcher.
All Bears news delivered to your mailbox on Friday and Monday mornings. 
When sports news breaks, be the first to know. (To get alerts on a mobile device, text CHISPORTS to 31286.). 
Get our updates on 
Leave a comment