On this day 15 years ago, Derek Jeter made of the most iconic and clutch plays of his career as he found himself way out of his regular spot at shortstop to flip a failed cut-off throw over to Jorge Posada and tag Jeremy Giambi out for the final out of the inning.
The Oakland Athletics led the American League Division Series 2–1 as the Yankees faced elimination on the road. With a 1–0 lead and Mike Mussina on the mound in the seventh inning with two outs and Giambi on first after single.
Terrence Long lined the ball down the line into right field before being retrieved by Shane Spencer.