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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

(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... Read full story »

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