A-Rod's slam lifts Yankees over Twins (AP)

[ASFN Admin]

Alex Rodriguez followed a seventh-inning intentional walk to Mark Teixeira with his 19th career grand slam, powering the New York Yankees to a 8-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. A-Rod nearly carried his bat all the way to first base, then raised a fist in triumph after the drive off Matt Guerrier, who had just replaced left-hander Brian Duensing with Minnesota ahead 4-3.

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