Derrick Turnbow: Yankee Killer?
By Brian Mason
For the second straight night in a row, baseball’s newest clutch reliever silenced what should be the most prolific offense in baseball. Derrick Turnbow, a pitcher who was optioned down to the Angels’ farm system last year, emerged victorious in another nerve-racking performance. Turnbow entered both ninth innings with only a run one lead, holding on for his ninth and tenth saves of the year.
In a banner year for blown save attempts, this unlikely hero is making serious waves. He’s filled the shoes of Milwaukee’s previous marquis closer Danny Colb. Turnbow is a giant killer who’s helping bring the Brewers back from baseball limbo, while hopefully sending the Yankees further into baseball oblivion.
