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Sabathia, Yankees Overpower Minnesota in Game 1

Jeter leads offensive assault as New York cruises 7-2

By the Associated Press

Posted Oct 7, 2009 8:56 PM CDT
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(AP) – Derek Jeter and CC Sabathia got the New York Yankees off to a winning postseason start in their new ballpark—and even Alex Rodriguez broke out of his playoff rut against the Minnesota Twins. Jeter tied it with a two-run homer, Sabathia was the ace the Yankees signed him to be, and New York romped over the Twins 7-2 tonight in the opener of their AL playoff series.

After Jeter's third-inning homer off loser Brian Duensing pulled New York even at 2-2, Nick Swisher pulled a go-ahead double down the left-field line in the fourth that scored Robinson Cano from first. Rodriguez had gone 0 for 29 in the postseason with runners on base dating to Game 4 of the 2004 AL championship series before chasing Duensing with an RBI single that made it 4-2 in the fifth.

Actress Kate Hudson, center, and hip-hop artist Jay-Z were on hand to watch the New York Yankees play the Minnesota Twins tonight.
Actress Kate Hudson, center, and hip-hop artist Jay-Z were on hand to watch the New York Yankees play the Minnesota Twins tonight.   (AP Photo)
Derek Jeter watches his two-run home run in the third inning of Game 1 of the American League division baseball series against the Minnesota Twins.
Derek Jeter watches his two-run home run in the third inning of Game 1 of the American League division baseball series against the Minnesota Twins.   (AP Photo)
New York Yankees starter CC Sabathia throws against the Minnesota Twins in Game 1.
New York Yankees starter CC Sabathia throws against the Minnesota Twins in Game 1.   (AP Photo)
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Cprizzle
Oct 8, 2009 2:10 AM CDT
Any year the Yankees don't win the title, it's a disappointment, considering their payroll.

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New York Yankees • Alex Rodriguez • Minnesota Twins • Yankee Stadium • Derek Jeter • American League playoffs • CC Sabathia • Brian Duensing

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