The Yankees got some magic on Friday night as they honored long-time owner George Steinbrenner and public address announcer Bob Sheppard.
Nick Swisher hit a game-winning single with two outs in the ninth inning as New York defeated Tampa Bay 5-4 at Yankees Stadium.
There was a 15-minutes pregame remembrance during which manager Joe Girardi openly cried and captain Derek Jeter worked hard to compose himself.
"On a day like this when we celebrate his life, got to take him out on a W," Swisher said. "Today was Mr. Steinbrenner's day. Regardless of the situation, regardless of anything, we went out there and we played that game as best we could for him today."
Yankees Honor Steinbrenner, Sheppard With Walk-Off