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Abreu Leads Yankees Past Blue Jays

Hughes solid in finale of pitching-dominated opening series

By Jesse Andrews, Newser User

Posted Apr 3, 2008 9:56 PM CDT

(Newser) – Bobby Abreu's bloop single snapped an eighth-inning tie, and the New York Yankees got a solid outing from Phil Hughes in a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night. Joba Chamberlain (1-0) worked a scoreless inning and Mariano Rivera got three outs... Read full story »

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