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A-Rod, Yanks Top Angels in 13th

Slugger comes through with clutch homer in chilly Game 2

By the Associated Press

Posted Oct 18, 2009 3:03 AM CDT
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(AP) – Alex Rodriguez is putting all those playoff failures behind him, and the LA Angels are turning the AL championship series into a defensive debacle. Coming through under pressure once again, Rodriguez hit a tying homer in the 11th inning and the New York Yankees edged Los Angeles 4-3 last night on Maicer Izturis' error in the 13th for a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. "Wow, what a game," Rodriguez said.

After the rain came and went on another chilly night, New York pulled out its latest late-inning thriller and remained unbeaten in this year's playoffs. The game ended at 1:07am when Izturis threw away Melky Cabrera's grounder to second base. It marked another sloppy performance by the Angels, and finished a game that lasted 5 hours, 10 minutes. "I was a little aggressive there," Izturis said. "I'm not scared to be aggressive. Unfortunately, it cost us the game."

Los Angeles Angels' Gary Matthews Jr. scores ahead of the throw from left field to New York Yankees' Jorge Posada on an RBI double by Chone Figgins.
Los Angeles Angels' Gary Matthews Jr. scores ahead of the throw from left field to New York Yankees' Jorge Posada on an RBI double by Chone Figgins.   (Elise Amendola)
Alex Rodriguez gestures as he runs the bases after hitting a solo home run against Los Angeles Angels' Brian Fuentes during the 11th inning of Game 2 on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, in New York.
Alex Rodriguez gestures as he runs the bases after hitting a solo home run against Los Angeles Angels' Brian Fuentes during the 11th inning of Game 2 on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, in New York.   (Elise Amendola)
Alex Rodriguez celebrates with Freddy Guzman after hitting a solo home run against Los Angeles Angels' Brian Fuentes during the 11th inning of Game 2 on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, in New York.
Alex Rodriguez celebrates with Freddy Guzman after hitting a solo home run against Los Angeles Angels' Brian Fuentes during the 11th inning of Game 2 on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, in New York.   (Julie Jacobson)
New York Yankees' Jerry Hairston Jr. (17) celebrates after scoring on a throwing error by Los Angeles Angels' Maicer Izturis during the 13th inning of Game 2 on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, in New York.
New York Yankees' Jerry Hairston Jr. (17) celebrates after scoring on a throwing error by Los Angeles Angels' Maicer Izturis during the 13th inning of Game 2 on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, in New York.   (Elise Amendola)
New York Yankees' Jerry Hairston Jr. celebrates after scoring on a throwing error by Los Angeles Angels' Maicer Izturis during the 13th inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship baseball series Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, in New York. The Yankees won 4-3 to lead the series 2-0.
New York Yankees' Jerry Hairston Jr. celebrates after scoring on a throwing error by Los Angeles Angels' Maicer Izturis during the 13th inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship baseball series...   (Julie Jacobson)
New York Yankees' Johnny Damon falls backwards after catching a fly ball by Los Angeles Angels' Chone Figgins during the ninth inning of Game 2 on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, in New York.
New York Yankees' Johnny Damon falls backwards after catching a fly ball by Los Angeles Angels' Chone Figgins during the ninth inning of Game 2 on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, in New York.   (Elise Amendola)
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youngblood
Oct 18, 2009 4:19 AM CDT
Let's go Yankee's!!!!!

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