The American League escaped with a victory last night with Francisco Rodriguez, after walking his first 2 guys to walk the bases loaded, getting Aaron Roward to fly out to end it.

Jeter, A-Rod and Posada all saw significant playing time with all 3 recording 3 official at bats. The only other American League player to do that was Ichiro Suzuki. All 3 of them went 1 for 3, as well, with no runs or RBIs and one left one base each. Posada's hit was a double and he had a passed ball while A-Rod had a stolen base.

A-Rod was thrown out at the plate in the top of the 4th to end the inning. None of the Yankees hits came in innings when the A.L. scored. But, hey, we've got home field when we make it to the World Series. (I'm kidding. But, I haven't given up, either).