Yankees' much-maligned unit came through with outstanding performance when it mattered most

For a team haunted by blown leads and bullpen collapses, the New York Yankees finally found redemption when they needed it most. Down 6-1 early in Game 3 of the ALDS against the Toronto Blue Jays, it looked like another October meltdown was brewing. Then came the unexpected: a bullpen masterpiece that changed the tone — and perhaps the fate — of the Yankees’ postseason.

Baseball has a funny way of humbling teams, but it can also offer second chances. On Tuesday night, the Yankees’ much-maligned relief corps didn’t just hold the line — they dominated. And in doing so, they kept the season alive when all seemed lost.

Carlos Rodón’s Short Start Sets Up a Challenge

When Carlos Rodón took the mound, Yankee fans hoped for the kind of start that would steady the ship. Instead, he was hit hard