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A-Rod homers in 11th for win; Teixeira has four hits, four RBIs vs. Twins

Associated Press

Saturday, May 16, 2009

NEW YORK -- Alex Rodriguez's first hit at the new Yankee Stadium was a doozy. Rodriguez belted a game-ending, two-run homer in the 11th inning to give New York a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday. Rodriguez hit a long drive off Craig Breslow (1-2) into the seats in left after Mark Teixeira led off with a walk. The jubilant slugger threw his arms up as he rounded first, then discarded his batting helmet as he made it to the plate and was mobbed by teammates. "I was so tired," Rodr ...

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