The Yankees blew a golden opportunity to add to their lead in the bottom of the fifth, when they had two on with none out and couldn't make hay. One wondered if they'd be made to rue their failure to convert.
Rangers Vs. Yankees, ALCS Game 4: Bengie Molina Three-Run Homer Suddenly Has Rangers In Lead
They’re probably ruing now.
A.J. Burnett allowed a leadoff single in the top of the sixth. He managed to retire the next two batters he faced before issuing an intentional walk to David Murphy to face Bengie Molina. But as it turns out, that wasn't such a good idea, as Burnett gave Molina a first-pitch inside fastball and Molina blasted it deep to left field, right down the line. The fly ball sneaked inside the foul pole and counted a three-run homer that turned a 3-2 Yankee game into a 5-3 Ranger lead.
A huge, huge hit, that will have all of New York wondering why Joe Girardi left Burnett in the game as long as he did. We're into the bottom of the sixth, where Derek Holland remains on the mound.
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