Every game matters, but sometimes, the final score is less important than the events that occur within. With a six-game lead in the American League East, the 2000 Yankees were in the driver’s seat; barring a late-season collapse, their fourth division title in five years was all but assured. Because of this, despite beating the Kansas City Royals 4-3, the Bronx held its collective breath on September 4th, as star center fielder Bernie Williams left early after straining his rib cage for the second time in less than three weeks.

September 4: Yankees 4, Royals 3 (box score)

Record: 77-57 (1st in AL East, 6.0 games ahead)

Derek Jeter worked a five-pitch walk to lead off the top of the first, and Jorge Posada followed that up with a single to give the Yankees first and second with nobody ou

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