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Yankees go ahead in the 9th on Martin’s solo HR

by Matt Sussman
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Yankees explode for five runs in 9th, beat O’s 7-2 in Game 1
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Sabathia’s masterful eighth inning parlayed the Yankees into an opportunity for a lead, and ... well, of course it’s Russell Martin, batting eighth, getting it done against a 50-save closer.

Jim Johnson threw one to Martin who lifted it over the left field wall, giving them a 3-2 lead. Just like they drew it up.

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