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David Robertson: New York Yankees RHP Takes Home AL Worst of the Night Award

New York Yankees took a 1-0 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays into the top of the ninth at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday night.

In situations like those, we're used to seeing Mariano Rivera come in and shut the door without issue. But since he's on the disabled listed for the foreseeable future with a torn-up knee, David Robertson had to come in and do the honors.

He failed.

Robertson quickly coughed up the Bombers' 1-0 lead. He started by giving up back-to-back singles to Sean Rodriguez (.213 hitter) and Brandon Allen (.154) hitter to start the inning. They ended up on second and third after Nick Swisher tried to be a hero when he attempted to gun down Rodriguez at third. A walk to Ben Zobrist loaded the bases, and B.J. Upton tied the game ...

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