Hurlers take their first hacks of season

 
A funny sight could be seen prior to Monday night's Rays-Yankees contest at Tropicana Field: Rays pitchers taking batting practice. The Rays' first Interleague road game is May 16 in St. Louis against the Cardinals. [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.