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New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter throws to first after forcing out Kansas City Royals’ Mitch Maier during their game at Yankee Stadium in New York. AP

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Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira stands during the national anthem as his glove sits with a ball on top of first base before the game. Reuters

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Royals’ Jeff Francoeur tosses his helmet after striking out and stranding a runner on second in the eighth inning. AP

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Yankees starting pitcher Andy Pettitte #46 is surrounded by teammates as he is taken out of the game by manager Joe Girardi. Reuters

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Derek Jeter of the Yankees walks back to the dugout between innings. Getty Images

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Yankees relief pitcher David Phelps throws to first base against the Royals during the ninth inning. Reuters

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Alex Rodriguez of the Yankees throws out Humberto Quintero (not pictured) of the Royals in the ninth inning. Getty Images

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SWING AND A MITCH: Royals’ Mitch Maier hits a home run in the fifth inning Bill Kostroun

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CC Sabathia of the Yankees wears a bracelet that reads “Little League” during the game. Getty Images

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