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Wang, Matsui Lead Yanks Past Rays

Bombers get back to .500 on solid bullpen work as well

By Mike Buss, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 6, 2008 5:34 PM CDT

(Newser) – Chien-Ming Wang pitched four-hit ball into the seventh inning and Hideki Matsui hit a two-run homer, leading the New York Yankees past the pesky Tampa Bay Rays 2-0 Sunday. With manager Joe Girardi back on the bench following an illness, Joba Chamberlain and second baseman... Read full story »

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