"Because of the late end to Tuesday night's game, Yankees manager Joe Girardi knew exactly what he needed to do when he arrived at the ballpark today. With the rosters expanded from September call-ups, the regulars would get a breather and the reserves would get the start.

Eduardo Nunez was a beneficiary of the move, starting at shortstop for Derek Jeter. That was about the only bright spot in his two-error day.

"I don't want to make any excuses," a remorseful Nunez said at his locker afterward. "I just have to work hard and keep trying to improve my defense.""