May 13 be a charm

13 in a row, but it never gets old. The Yankees will be playing in October once again. And you could feel Scott Boras cringe listening to his client after the game.

Alex Rodriguez, who seemed to be at odds with Torre after flaming out in the playoffs last fall, found him as the celebration broke up. He hugged him, and Torre leaned in close. “You took on every responsibility with eyes wide open,” Torre told him, and Rodriguez seemed moved.

“This feels like home,” said Rodriguez, who can opt out of his contract after the World Series. “It’s hard to believe that I played for another two organizations. So much has happened to me — adversity, some success — I feel like anything but New York would feel kind of weird for me now.”

Now, go win a pennant for New York, Alex.

Hard to believe that Carl Pavano was the opening day starter.