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Yanks Avoid Series Sweep; Beat Indians 6-3

By Jamie Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted May 8, 2008 11:27 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Jason Giambi and the sluggish New York Yankees suddenly turned sluggerish. The Yankees played home run derby last night, with Giambi, Johnny Damon, Robinson Cano and Wilson Betemit connecting in a 6-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians. Mike Mussina (5-3) pitched five innings for his fourth straight win and earned his 255th career victory. Mariano Rivera closed the game for his ninth save.

Cleveland was trying to sweep the Yankees in a series of three or more games for the first time in nearly two decades. The last time they accomplished that feat they beat Tommy John on April 9, 1989. Mussina moved into sole possession of 39th place on the career wins list, breaking a tie with Jack Morris and Red Faber.

New York Yankees' Johnny Damon follows through on a home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game as Cleveland Indians catcher Kelly Shoppach looks on last night in New York.
New York Yankees' Johnny Damon follows through on a home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game as Cleveland Indians catcher Kelly Shoppach looks on last night in New York.   (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Yankees, from left, Wilson Betemit, Melky Cabrera, Robinson Cano, Derek Jeter, Johnny Damon and Bobby Abreu, right, celebrate after beating the Cleveland Indians 6-3 last night.
New York Yankees, from left, Wilson Betemit, Melky Cabrera, Robinson Cano, Derek Jeter, Johnny Damon and Bobby Abreu, right, celebrate after beating the Cleveland Indians 6-3 last night.   (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Yankees' Jason Giambi follows through on a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians last night at Yankee Stadium in New York.
New York Yankees' Jason Giambi follows through on a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians last night at Yankee Stadium in New York.   (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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MLB • Cleveland Indians • New York Yankees • Mike Mussina • Jason Giambi • Robinson Cano • Tommy John • Johnny Damon • Wilson Betemit • Mariano Rivera • baseball • Jack Morris • Red Faber

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