During the regular season, there’s no better feeling than punching your ticket to October. Having taken the first step onto the long road to a championship, it’s a great opportunity to pop some champagne, let loose, and celebrate your accomplishments. Even if you didn’t secure your spot with a win, but because somebody else lost, few things can tamper the joy of this celebration.

Few things, like a sixth straight loss, your 13th in 16 games. Or a 10-run second inning that knocks out your starter and ultimately results in a double-digit defeat.

September 29: Yankees 2, Orioles 13 (box score)

Record: 87-72 (1st in AL East, 3.5 games ahead)

Looking to secure the second 20-win season of his career and snap his team’s five-game losing streak, Andy Pettitte put together one of the worst outi

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