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Cano, A-Rod Help Yankees Hold Back Rays

Bombers get season highs in runs and hits

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(Newser) – Robinson Cano's pinch-hit homer snapped an eighth-inning tie, and Alex Rodriguez hit No. 521 to match Hall of Famers Ted Williams and Willie McCovey on the career list during the New York Yankees' 8-7 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. Johnny Damon and Morgan Ensberg also homered for the Yankees, who broke six runs for the first time this season.

With shortstop Derek Jeter back in the lineup, Yankees starter Ian Kennedy cruised into the seventh inning with a 7-2 lead before he was hit on the right hip by a line drive. The infield single knocked Kennedy out of the game, and Tampa Bay hit three quick homers off New York's bullpen to tie the score before Cano’s winner.

Tampa Bay Rays' Eric Hinske (32) greets Evan Longoria at the plate after Longoria's solo home run off New York Yankees reliever Brian Bruney during the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, April 14, 2008 in St. Petersburg, Fla. The blast was Longoria's first major league home run
Tampa Bay Rays' Eric Hinske (32) greets Evan Longoria at the plate after Longoria's solo home run off New York Yankees reliever Brian Bruney during the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, April...   (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)
New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui (55) greets Alex Rodriguez at the plate after Rodriguez hit a solo homer off Tampa Bay Rays starter Andy Sonnanstine Monday, April 14, 2008 in St. Petersburg, Fla.
New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui (55) greets Alex Rodriguez at the plate after Rodriguez hit a solo homer off Tampa Bay Rays starter Andy Sonnanstine Monday, April 14, 2008 in St. Petersburg, Fla.   (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)
A ground ball single hit by New York Yankees' Chad Moeller gets past Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Akinoti Iwamura, of Japan, during the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 14, 2008 in St. Petersburg, Fla.
A ground ball single hit by New York Yankees' Chad Moeller gets past Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Akinoti Iwamura, of Japan, during the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 14, 2008 in St....   (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)
New York Yankees' Johnny Damon hits a bases-loaded two RBI double off Tampa Bay Rays starter Andy Sonnanstine during the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 14, 2008 in St. Petersburg, Fla.
New York Yankees' Johnny Damon hits a bases-loaded two RBI double off Tampa Bay Rays starter Andy Sonnanstine during the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 14, 2008 in St. Petersburg, Fla....   (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)
New York Yankees' Johnny Damon points to fans after hitting a lead-off home run off Tampa Bay Rays starter Andy Sonnanstine during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 14, 2008 in St. Petersburg, Fla.
New York Yankees' Johnny Damon points to fans after hitting a lead-off home run off Tampa Bay Rays starter Andy Sonnanstine during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 14, 2008 in St. Petersburg,...   (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)
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