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MLB: N.Y. Yankees 8, Tampa Bay 4

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Published: Sept. 14, 2008 at 5:59 PM

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 (UPI) -- Alex Rodriguez's first-inning grand slam Sunday keyed the New York Yankees' 8-4 win over Tampa Bay.

The third baseman launched his 17th career grand slam and 34th homer this season with one out in the bottom of the inning.

With a lead-off homer in the fifth, shortstop Derek Jeter made history with his 1,269th career hit at Yankee Stadium, equaling Lou Gehrig.

Jason Giambi's lone hit was a two-run, second-inning homer. Wilson Betemit also drove in a run.

Jeter had three hits, and like Rodriguez, Johnny Damon had two hits for the Yankees, who won the final two games of three-game series, but trail the American League East-leading Rays by 10 games.

Winner Carl Pavano (3-1) surrendered four runs -- three earned -- and five hits in 5 1/3 innings.

Closer Mariano Rivera registered his 35th save by striking out the game's final batter.

Tampa Bay's Fernando Perez hit a second-inning, three-run homer. Akinori Iwamura also drove in a run.

The losing pitcher was Edwin Jackson (11-11).

Topics: Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, Jason Giambi, Lou Gehrig
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