NEW YORK -- Brendan Ryan watched from the sidelines as his Yankees grabbed the American League East's top spot in the first half, and after two lengthy stints on the disabled list, the utility infielder finally feels like he was able to contribute.
Ryan smashed a two-out, run-scoring single off Wei-Yin Chen in the sixth inning, providing the difference in New York's 3-2 victory over the Orioles on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium.