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A-Rod, Yanks outlast Braves in slugfest

 
After watching Alex Rodriguez swing the bat Thursday night, Joe Girardi may never rest him again. A-Rod had his best game in a month, helping the Yankees to an 11-7 win over the Braves to send them home for the Subway Series feeling pretty good. (link)

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