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"Kevin Brown's frustrating season finally reached a boiling point, and now his hot temper could cost the New York Yankees at the most important time.
Brown broke his non-pitching hand when he punched a wall in the clubhouse Friday night during a 3-1 loss to the visiting Baltimore Orioles that cut New York's lead in the AL East to just 2-1/2 games over Boston.
''Stupidity,'' Brown said, choosing his words carefully.
''I reacted to frustration I'd swallowed all year. ... There are no excuses. I let it boil over and I did something stupid. I owe my teammates an apology for letting my emotions take over like that.''
Already short on starting pitching, the Yankees were unsure how long the 39-year-old right-hander might be out. He was to be examined by a hand specialist today."
I'd take Boston on an even money bet to win the division.
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