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NEW YORK -- In Derek Jeter's third to last home game, the New York Yankees lost to the Baltimore Orioles, though Jeter picked up an infield single to extend his hitting streak to seven games. With two outs in the ninth inning, Jeter came to the plate with the tying run at first. Against lefty Zach Britton, Jeter struck out on three pitches.   Jeter meter: In the seventh, Jeter extended his hitting streak to seven games with a soft bouncer to third that allowed him to beat the throw. He went 1-for-5 with a run scored on the night and now is 10-for-25 on his final homestand.
Jeter flew out in the first and the third. He struck out looking in the fifth on an Ubaldo Jimenez 1-2 fastball. Elimination number: It is now down to one, meaning either a a Yankees loss or a Kansas City Royals win will end the Yankees' chances of making the playoffs. Here are the latest wild-card standings. Homer: In the seventh, Brian McCann brought Jeter in with his 23rd homer of the season. McCann has hit 19 at home. McCann cut the Orioles' lead to 5-4. The Big Mac question: Brandon McCarthy, in his final start of the season, had nothing. McCarthy gave up five runs on 11 hits in 5⅓ innings. He also allowed three home runs. In the second, Kelly Johnson, who began the year with the Yankees, went yard for the Orioles in the second. In the fourth, Nick Markakis hit a two-run long ball. In the fifth, Nelson Cruz nailed his league-leading 40th homer. McCarthy will be an interesting free agent this offseason. The Yankees will likely want him back, but the price may not be right. K Kings: The Yankees have struck out 1,319 batters this year, which bests the 2012 franchise record. What's next: The Yankees have a day game on Wednesday because of Rosh Hashanah at sundown. First pitch is set for 1:05 p.m., with Shane Greene (5-3, 3.24) facing Bud Norris (14-8, 3.62).
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