After losing late thanks to a Rafael Palmeiro homer the day prior, the Yankees found themselves entrenched in a full-fledged slugfest against the Rangers 25 years ago today. Considering the final score, it’s safe to say that neither Roger Clemens nor Kenny Rogers had their best stuff in this one, while the bats for both sides seemed to be clicking throughout. In the end, the Yankees pulled it out in dramatic fashion, securing another win with double-digit runs against Texas.

August 23: Yankees 10, Rangers 9 (box score)

Record: 69-54 (1st in AL East, 3.0 games ahead)

The Rangers took the first lead in this one, as they hit the ground running in the top of the first. After a single and a double had runners in scoring position with two outs, Gabe Kapler’s double brought ‘em both in to secu

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