Memorable Postseason Miscues

The Rangers won the first game of the 1996 ALDS and took an early lead in Game 2, but the Yankees rallied to tie the latter contest, forcing extra innings. Facing future Yankee Mike Stanton, rookie Derek Jeter led off the bottom of the 12th with a single and moved to second on a walk to Tim Raines. After a pitching change, Charley Hayes attempted to bunt the runners up, but Rangers' third baseman Dean Palmer (inset) threw wild to first base, allowing Jeter to score the winning run. It was the first postseason win of Joe Torre's career. The Rangers never won another game against the Yankees in that or two subsequent playoff series.