1999 Yankees Diary, July 17: Bombers avoid sweep in '99 World Series preview
Briefly

The 1999 World Series preview games began with two losses for the Yankees due to pitching struggles, but they rebounded in the third game with a strong performance by Andy Pettitte.
Gerald Williams, a former Yankee known for mentoring players like Derek Jeter, turned the game around with a three-run homer off Andy Pettitte.
Despite a momentary scare in the fifth inning, Andy Pettitte managed to hold off the Braves' offense with some luck, securing the lead for the Yankees.
The Yankees' offense came alive in the bottom of the fifth inning, capitalizing on a shaky performance from Braves pitcher Odalis Pérez.
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