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PLAYERS: Freddy Garcia,  Mariano Rivera,  Derek Jeter,  Raul Ibanez,  Robinson Cano,  Brett Gardner,  CC Sabathia,  Jake Arrieta
TEAMS: Baltimore Orioles,  New York Yankees
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The New York Yankees (2-3) beat the Baltimore Orioles (3-2) 5-4 in 12 innings, tonight at Camdem Yards. Pitching: Freddy Garcia made his first start of the season and it was tough to watch. He went 4.2 innings, allowed 4 hits, 4 runs (1 HR), walked 3 and struck out 3 batters for 98 pitches. The Bullpen pitched scoreless 7.1 innings pitched, allowed 2 hits, walked 2 and struck out 12 batters. Mariano Rivera got his first save of the season pitching a 1-2-3 inning in the 12th inning and struck out two batters in the process. Hitting: Derek Jeter had his first HR of the season leading off in the 1st inning. Raul Ibanez got the game winning RBI double in the top of the 12th inning. Robinson Cano had three hits including two doubles and scored two runs. Brett Gardner had two hits including an RBI single. Two games against a bad team makes things fun as the Yankees have won two games in a row against the Orioles. They will go for the sweep tomorrow night and try to reach 500 ba...
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