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Astros 9, Yankees 5

Associated Press

Friday, March 7, 2008

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Mariano Rivera made quick work of his first appearance this spring. The Yankees closer needed just eight pitches to throw a perfect fourth inning in New York's 9-5 loss to the Houston Astros on Friday. "Someone made the comment, 'See you next week, Mo," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. "He understands his craft as well as any pitcher I've ever been with, on what he needs to do to get ready. He's so good at what he does." Rivera struck out two, throwing all but one pitch f ...

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