Cano, A-Rod Help Yankees Hold Back Rays

 
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Robinson Cano's pinch-hit homer snapped an eighth-inning tie, and Alex Rodriguez hit No. 521 to match Hall of Famers Ted Williams and Willie McCovey on the career list during the New York Yankees' 8-7 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night. [link]

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Robinson Cano's pinch-hit homer snapped an eighth-inning tie, and Alex Rodriguez hit No. 521 to match Hall of Famers Ted Williams and Willie McCovey on the career list during the New York Yankees' 8-7 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night.
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Robinson Cano's pinch-hit homer snapped an eighth-inning tie in St. Petersburg, Fla., and Alex Rodriguez hit No. 521 to match Hall of Famers Ted Williams and Willie McCovey...