Even though Sheldon Neuse had played in just three major-league games, something already was starting to weigh on him.
The A's infielder still was looking for his first big-league hit, beginning his career 0-for-9. Sunday's game certainly would be a great time for it, with the bases loaded in the seventh inning of a scoreless game.
Neuse worked the count to 2-2 against Yankees right-hander Ryan Dull before slapping a two-run double down the right-field line to give Oakland the lead.
"It felt amazing to finally get it out of the way," Neuse told reporters in New York.