Curtis Granderson connected on a solo home run on Friday, helping to power the Yankees to a 3-1 victory over the Orioles in the decisive Game 5 of the ALDS.
Granderson finished the game 2-for-3, and also swiped a base. His solo shot off Troy Patton put the Yankees on top 3-0 in the seventh and would prove to be a valuable insurance run. The Yankees will now open up the ALCS at home against the Tigers on Saturday.