Good teams win through different methods, exemplified by a historic Yankees game against the Orioles. In the first inning, the Yankees took an early lead with a combination of an infield single by José Vizcaíno, a sacrifice by Derek Jeter, and a single by Paul O'Neill. Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte managed to navigate challenges, allowing eight hits but keeping the Orioles from scoring. Baltimore struggled offensively against Pettitte while Yankees batters capitalized on opportunities, ultimately leading to a decisive victory.
In many ways, the game can be summarized by the first inning. José Vizcaíno hit a ground ball to second base. Not only did he reach on an infield single, he advanced to second on a throwing error by Baltimore second baseman Delino DeShields. The Yankees immediately capitalized, as Derek Jeter bunted him over to third and Paul O'Neill drove him in with a single up the middle. While Bernie Williams lined into a double play, the Yankees had a 1-0 lead.
Pettitte allowed a leadoff single to Brady Anderson and a two-out double to DeShields. However, he got Mike Bordick to ground into a double play, and Albert Belle grounded out to third to strand DeShields at second. Despite getting good wood on the ball, the Orioles came up empty.
Scott Brosius and Vizcaíno led off the inning with a pair of singles, then each advanced to third and second, respectively, when Jeter grounded out to short. An O'Neill 4-3 groundout scored Brosius and sent Vizcaíno to third.
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