Mark Benstead to reflect on Hibernians Scottish Cup sem

SEATTLE -- Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte has had career full of highlights in the big leagues. And Saturday he added a couple more. Pettitte allowed three hits over 7 1-3 innings to earn his 250th career victory, leading the Yankees to a 3-1 win over the Seattle Mariners. The 47th pitcher in major league history to reach that milestone, he will turn 41 on June 15. But what happened just as the game ended meant even more to him. His first-born son, Josh Pettitte, a right-hand pitcher for Deer Park (Texas) High School, was drafted by the Yankees in the 37th round in the Major League Baseball draft. "Ill remember this one, thats for sure," said Pettitte, who also picked up his 213th victory as Yankee, putting him third on the franchises career list behind Whitey Ford (236) and Red Ruffing (231). Josh, who was with his father in the dugout during the game, got a call from Yankees director of amateur scouting Damon Opperheimer in the Yankee clubhouse as the game was ending. "I was shaving and I walked out and Damons on the phone," Pettitte said. "I gave him a big hug and kiss and told him I was proud of him. Josh, who had a pair of no-hitters this season, has a scholarship offer to play for Baylor. Thats where his dad wants him to go. "Its an honour to have the Yankees take him and were excited about that," Pettitte said. "Its a good situation to have the opportunity for a lot of teams to look at him. (But) the money wasnt going to be there to where I felt he needed to pass up on Baylor. Dads hoping Baylor is what hes going to do." Asked what he gets the most satisfaction from, his 250th win or Josh being drafted, Pettitte said, "it all ties together now. You cant separate them. It happened here with the game ending. Its pretty cool." Whats also tied in is his association with Marino Rivera. The Yankees closer worked the ninth and saved a Pettitte victory for the 71st time, the most of any pitching combination since the save rule was established. "I have the same joy he has, knowing that Ive been there for every one of them," said Rivera, who earned his 630th save to add to his major league record. "Ive been able to contribute a little bit to his success. Im as happy as he is. "He pitched a tremendous game today. To be there for his 250th, thats special. " Rivera also has great numbers. He has 22 saves in 23 opportunities this season -- expected to be his last -- and is 36 of 38 for his career against the Mariners. "I feel blessed to play the game as long as I have," Pettitte said, "and to have Mo close it out is special because hes such a good friend." Pettitte (5-3) had six strikeouts and no walks in his 85-pitch effort. He has 1,940 strikeouts as a Yankee, 16 behind franchise leader Ford. Pettitte is 12-13 in 26 career starts against the Mariners, the only American League team he has a losing record against. "We tried to make adjustments and he adjusted right back," Mariners manager Eric Wedge said of Pettitte. "Hes amazing. There are a couple of guys over there that have had amazing careers and are still doing it at the highest level." Jayson Nix had a pair of RBI singles and Brett Gardner had three hits, including two doubles. The Yankees scored a two-out run off Joe Saunders (4-6) in the first inning. After Mark Teixeira doubled down the left-field line, Robinson Cano drove him home with a single to right for his 40th RBI. Jason Bay opened with a single to left in the Mariners fourth, the first baserunner Pettitte allowed. Kyle Seager followed with a first-pitch single to right, extending his hitting streak to 12 games. Kendrys Morales then bounced a potential double-play grounder to shortstop Nix. He bobbled it and was late to tag second, but still threw to first for one out. Michael Morse then hit a sac-fly to centre, scoring Bay. The Mariners failure to turn a double play in the fifth allowed the Yankees to jump ahead, 2-1. Ichiro Suzuki walked and advanced to second on Chris Stewarts one-out single to centre. Gardner then hit a one-hopper to third baseman Seager. He threw quickly to second for the force but second baseman Nick Franklin bobbled the relay and Gardner reached. Nix then drove Suzuki home with a single to right. Nix also drove home the final run in the seventh on a single to centre, scoring Gardner, who had doubled. Kevin Youkilis entered the game tied with Bostons David Ortiz for reaching base safely in all 20 games they have started at Safeco Field. His sixth-inning walk gave him 21 straight. "Two hundred-fifty wins and a lot of post-season wins, too," Yankee manager Joe Girardi said of Pettitte. "Hes been a great Yankee, one of the all-time greats. Its been a pleasure to play with him and a pleasure to manage him." NOTES: Yankees RHP Michael Pineda, who had labrum surgery 14 months ago, began his rehab assignment with Single-A Tampa Saturday. . LHP Vidal Nuno was removed from his start for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre Friday because of a groin injury. Girardi said that generally means a trip to the DL. . The Mariners placed C Jesus Sucre on the DL, retroactive to June 6, with a left wrist sprain. SS Carlos Triunfel was recalled. . C Brandon Bantz, who was a backup Double-A catcher a week ago, made his first big league start. . Morales was removed in the sixth with back stiffness. He is day to day. . The Mariners drafted the younger brother of 3B Seager, Justin Seager, in the 12th round Saturday. He is a first baseman for North Carolina-Charlotte. Cheap Custom Basketball Jerseys Online . At a news conference Tuesday where it was thought that the fiery Schallibaum may be shown the door after a dismal finish to the Major League Soccer season, team president Joey Saputo said no decision has been made on whether the Swiss Volcano will be back in 2014. Custom Dallas Mavericks Jerseys . 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Custom Philadelphia 76ers Jerseys . -- Anaheim Ducks defenceman Luca Sbisa will be out at least six weeks with a torn tendon in his right hand.Conrad Logan saved two penalties as Hibernian advanced to the Scottish Cup Final with a 4-2 shootout victory over Dundee United following a 0-0 draw on Saturday. Blair Spittal and Billy McKay both saw their spot kicks saved by Logan, leaving Jason Cummings to fire in the winning penalty. Jason Cummings was left red-faced after putting a Panenka penalty over the bar for Hibernian Cummings had earlier missed a penalty for Hibs midway through the first half, while McKay spurned a number of opportunities for United throughout the match. Both sides started the game in tentative fashion as players looked to assess conditions on the newly-laid pitch at Hampden Park. Cummings scored the winning penalty as Hibernian beat Dundee United After a nervy opening 10 minutes, Hibernian began to take control of the match and went close to an opener through Cummings, who failed to connect properly with a David Gray knockdown five yards out.Fraser Fyvie, who won the English FA Cup with Wigan in 2013, then narrowly fired over from 25 yards before Gray once again caused panic inside the Dundee six-yard box with another headed knockdown. Dundee United striker Billy McKay fails to beat Hibernian keeper Conrad Logan United had failed to mount a serious attack midway through the first but almost took a shock lead when McKay shot straight at Logan after finding himself one-on-one with the debutant keeper.Hibs responded immediately and were awarded a penalty on the half-hour mark when a Fyvie cross appeared to hit Coll Donaldson on the arm. Cummings missed a first half penallty for Hibernian Cummings, who scored a penalty as Hibs knocked Dundee out of the League Cup earlier this year, stepped up and attempted a chipped Panenka, only to see it sail hopelessly over Eiji Kawashimas bar.ddddddddddddThat miss almost proved to be costly just minutes later when McKay latched onto a loose ball just five yards out. Fraser Fyvie challenges Blair Spittal for the ball in Saturdays semi-final However, the 27 year-old striker, who appeared to be in an offside position when he received the ball, once again failed to beat Logan, who made a superb rushing save to keep the scores level heading into half time. Andy Walker joins Mark Benstead to reflect on Hibernians Scottish Cup semi-final victory over Dundee United Alan Stubbs side had dominated large periods of the first half and went close again shortly after the break when Cummings narrowly failed to connect with another Gray delivery from the right.Uniteds Ryan Dow then saw a deflected effort cleared off the line by Paul Hanlon. However, neither side was able to break the deadlock after 90 minutes, forcing extra-time. Hibernian midfielder Marvin Bartley competes with Dundee Uniteds Chris Erskine Hibernian continued to dominate possession but it was Dundee United who came closest to a late winner when substitute Henri Anier, playing against his former club, failed to beat the impressive Logan from close range.And it was the 29-year-old Irishman who proved to be the hero in the subsequent shootout - saving two spot kicks, leaving Cummings with the opportunity to atone for his earlier spot-kick error. Hibernian now progress to the final where they will play either Celtic or Rangers, who face each other in the second semi-final on Sunday afternoon, live on Sky Sports. ' ' '