Magic in the Bronx

Game two of the ALDS was one of the most storied games I have ever seen. The Yankees willed their way over the Twins 4-3 in the bottom of the 11th inning walking off for the 16th time this season.

A.J. Burnett stepped up and gave the Yankees a solid six innings, despite getting trouble a few times, he only gave up one run.

Mark Teixeira got the game winning hit but the heroes of this game were Alex Rodriguez and Dave Robertson.

We all know what A-Rod was in the playoffs before this season. We all have heard it a million times. A-Rod cannot hit in the clutch. It has been documented ever since he has been a Yankee.

Everything this season with A-Rod has just been different. Ever since his steroid admission and hip surgery he has seemed like a different person. This isn't the first regular season where A-Rod has gotten clutch hits, but it is the first time he has done it staying out of the spotlight. He kept to himself and did what he had to do.

Alex's first two playoff games: 4-8 with five RBI'S and one HR. His home run tied the game in the ninth inning last night, his RBI single tied the game in the sixth inning last night, and his two RBI's in game one gave some much needed security to the Yankees lead.

We'll see how he does throughout the rest of the postseason, but so far he has been simply dominant in the 2009 playoffs.

Who knows if Alex would have had the opportunity to tie the game last night if it wasn't for Dave Robertson. He came in the top of the 11th inning with two on, nobody out, and after giving up a hit the bases were loaded with no one out. He then recorded three straight outs to keep the Yankees in the game. What a job by him.

Once the game reached the bottom of the 11th and the heart of the Yankee order was due up, it was only a matter of time before a slice of Burnett Pie would be served. Mark Teixeira lined a bullet off the top of the left field wall, and that was that.

Yankees win again, and can clinch Sunday night against Carl Pavano.