25 years ago, the Yankees turned into the final month of the regular season at high speeds, winning six of eight to close out August, before taking four out of five to open up September. They were headed into the third of a four-game trip to Kansas City, having taken the first two games. It was a happy start to the road trip, but some late-game heroics from the Royals’ lineup had the Yankees leaving this one with a bad taste in their mouths.

September 6: Yankees 2, Royals 3 (box score)

Record: 78-58 (1st in AL East, 6.0 games ahead)

Orlando Hernández was taking his turn on the hill for the Yankees in this one, facing off against Kansas City’s Brian Meadows. Both right-handers did their part in keeping this ballgame quiet, aside from a single stranded baserunner here or there. Through th

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