Yankees 2, Rays 1: Yankee Hitters Give Mussina Just Enough Support

 
The Yankees offense, which has scored only four runs in three games, did what it had to do to help Mike Mussina to a win in the fifth start in a row. > [link]

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Mike Mussina, Robinson Cano lead Yanks to win after Hank's criticism

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