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Dellucci Dents Chamberlain, Leads Indians

Cleveland rallies on three-run homer to defeat New York 5-3

By Jesse Andrews,  Newser User

Posted May 6, 2008 10:01 PM CDT

(Newser) – Pinch-hitter David Dellucci stunned the New York Yankees with a go-ahead homer off Joba Chamberlain, and the Cleveland Indians rallied for a 5-3 victory Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series. Dellucci's three-run shot with two outs in the eighth inning spoiled a strong start by Andy Pettitte.

It also boosted a Cleveland offense that's been struggling mightily at the plate. It was only the second home run allowed in 37 career innings by Chamberlain, the hard-throwing reliever who has been nearly unhittable since reaching the majors last August. Boston's Mike Lowell hit the other one on Sept. 16.

New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi, right, walks off the field with Bobby Abreu following behind him.
New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi, right, walks off the field with Bobby Abreu following behind him.   (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Cleveland Indians' Jamey Carroll, left, high fives Jhonny Peralta at home plate after Peralta hit a two-run home run against the New York Yankees during the fourth inning.
Cleveland Indians' Jamey Carroll, left, high fives Jhonny Peralta at home plate after Peralta hit a two-run home run against the New York Yankees during the fourth inning.   (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Cleveland Indians' David Dellucci, center, is greeted at home plate by Grady Sizemore (24) and Jhonny Peralta (2).
Cleveland Indians' David Dellucci, center, is greeted at home plate by Grady Sizemore (24) and Jhonny Peralta (2).   (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain reacts after giving up a three-run home run to Cleveland Indians' David Dellucci.
New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain reacts after giving up a three-run home run to Cleveland Indians' David Dellucci.   (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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