I was watching the ninth inning last night, and A-Rod should have been pressing last night. After three Ks he hit the blooper down the right field line, got a late break from the plate and didn't bust it until he rounded first. He was out easily.

He's a great player, one of the best in the league, but he combined poor judgment with lack of hustle in a critical point in the game.

It was a waste of good pitching.

The season isn't over yet, but NY has to make the most of the head to head games left with Boston, and they have to sweep a few series.