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Big Hurt's Walk-Off Hurts Yanks Big

New York's 7-game streak halted 2-1 on eve of Sox showdown

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(Newser) – A pitchers' duel between A.J. Burnett and rookie Ian Kennedy set the stage for Frank "Big Hurt" Thomas' walk-off single in the ninth inning, snapping a seven-game Yankee romp. Thomas had both of Toronto's RBIs. Burnett threw eight stellar frames, the only blemish a solo shot to Johnny Damon.

During the sixth, Damon bizarrely received a $20 bill from a fan to whom he had handed a caught fly ball. The amiable outfielder gave the money to a nearby child. The Yankees will now visit Boston and attempt to narrow the five-game gap between them in a series in which ex-Red Sock Roger Clemens will start the final game.

Toronto Blue Jays batter Frank Thomas follows through with his game winning RBI single in the ninth inning of their American League baseball game against the New York Yankees in Toronto, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007. Toronto won 2-1. (AP Photo/J.P. Moczulski, CP)
Toronto Blue Jays batter Frank Thomas follows through with his game winning RBI single in the ninth inning of their American League baseball game against the New York Yankees in Toronto, Thursday, Sept....   (Associated Press)
Toronto Blue Jays playersgout congratulate Frank Thomas on his game-winning RBI single to give them a 2-1 win over the New York Yankees in their American League baseball game in Toronto, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007. (AP Photo/J.P. Moczulski, CP)
Toronto Blue Jays playersgout congratulate Frank Thomas on his game-winning RBI single to give them a 2-1 win over the New York Yankees in their American League baseball game in Toronto, Thursday, Sept....   (Associated Press)
New York Yankees starter Ian Kennedy throws back to first base during the first inning of their American League baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, in Toronto, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007. (AP Photo/J.P. Moczulski, CP)
New York Yankees starter Ian Kennedy throws back to first base during the first inning of their American League baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, in Toronto, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007. (AP...   (Associated Press)
Toronto Blue Jays starter A.J. Burnett pitches against the New York Yankees during the first inning of their American League baseball game in Toronto, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007. (AP Photo/J.P. Moczulski, CP)
Toronto Blue Jays starter A.J. Burnett pitches against the New York Yankees during the first inning of their American League baseball game in Toronto, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007. (AP Photo/J.P. Moczulski,...   (Associated Press)
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