It’s been a rough stretch for the New York Yankees, who entered Saturday with a 19-30 record over their past 49 games. Perhaps they just need more Andy Pettitte in the announcing booth.
Pettite was on hand for Old-Timers’ Day on Saturday at Yankee Stadium. In addition to the Old-Timers’ game, the Yankees had a home game against the Houston Astros.
In the bottom of the eighth inning, Pettitte was in the Yankees radio booth alongside play-by-play announcer Dave Sims and color commentator Suzyn Waldman.
Pettitte said, “We need a run here.”
Literally one second later, Trent Grisham hit a go-ahead solo home run that would serve as a game-winning blast in a 5-4 Yankees win.
Pettitte on the call. #RepBX pic.twitter.com/6ob1k0CxEj
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The WFAN Sports Radio X account shared a “Sims Cam” video of the moment.
“We need a run here.” – Andy Pettite, one second before Trent Grisham hits a go-ahead homer for the Yankees. ⚾️🧞🎙️ #MLB pic.twitter.com/JMxz7wnFcp
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“There it is right there,” an amazed Sims said. “Andy Pettitte, everybody.”
“I mean, that’s what you need,” Pettitte said. “You need a big hit. You need a big pitch. You need somebody to make a big play to kind of get this thing going in the other direction, and maybe that’s it right there.
“Just to switch the momentum, and instead of like, here we go again, it’s like, okay- it’s baseball, you go through ruts, and we’re going to get it done.”
“I spend a lot of time with these guys,” Pettitte added. “I feel like every one of these guys are my kids. I hurt for them. I hurt so bad. I’ve got several kids that are older than all these guys already.”
Despite the Yankees’ slide, they’re still one game up for the final Wild Card slot in the American League, and maybe Saturday’s win will get them going back in the right direction as Pettitte suggested.
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