The Yankees were actually slayed by two former Yankees because Rich Gossage pitched one scoreless inning in relief of Eckersley to notch his first victory.
kill intentionally and with premeditation; "The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered"
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[ 'slA ] (verb.) before 12th century. Middle English slen, from Old English slEan to strike, slay; akin to Old High German slahan to strike, Middle Irish slachta stricken.