Jason Giambi's bat had grown stone cold going 4-38 leading into Sunday. It turned out to be a brand new day as Giambi was able to hit two home runs and tie his career best at 7 RBI's for the day. Also, with the first homer, Giambi was able to obtain his 1000 career RBI. The second, increased his career hit tally to 1500. Very impressive, and I have to admit, something I didn't think was obtainable earlier in the year.

Al Leiter pitched another spectacular game for the Yankees. In six innings pitched he gave up only two hits, six strikeouts, and only four walks. Walking batters has been his weakness, and it was obvious today he had his game on. Leiter has gone 4-3 since he has joined the Yanks.

The Yankees now have a 1/2 game lead in the wild card, and are just 1 1/2 games behind Boston in the AL East. Derek Jeter adds his perspective of the divisional and wild card chase:

"Our fans don't want to see us win the Wild Card," Derek Jeter said. "They want to see us win the division."

Tomorrow night the Yankees go on the road and travel to Seattle to take on the Mariners. The Yankees Mike Mussina (12-8, 4.21 ERA) takes on Ryan Franklin (6-14, 5.29 ERA) at Safeco Field. Game time 10:05pm ET. Let's hope the Moose rebounds from his disasterous fifth inning from his previous outing.