NEW YORK _ Robinson Cano hit an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning and the New York Yankees staved off postseason elimination today, beating the Baltimore Orioles 1-0.

Playing what is likely to be the penultimate game at Yankee Stadium, New York got a perfect inning from Mariano Rivera (6-5) and a fine start by impressive rookie Alfredo Aceves.

But it was a painful victory. Derek Jeter left after getting hit on the hand by a pitch in the ninth, which started the winning rally. Jeter's status for Sunday night was uncertain, though it's hard to imagine him missing the Yankee Stadium farewell no matter how badly he's hurt.