NEW YORK, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Alex Rodriguez hit a two-run homer Monday night to help the New York Yankees top the Chicago White Sox, 3-2.
Tino Martinez had two hits and Derek Jeter added one RBI for the Yankees, who have 4 of their last 5 games.
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Winning pitcher Mike Mussina rose to 11-7 and Mariano Rivera earned his 30th save.
Paul Konerko and Timo Perez each had two hits and Aaron Rowand and Juan Uribe each knocked in one run for the White Sox, who have won only five of their last 16 games.
Loser Orlando Hernandez (8-5), a former Yankee ace, allowed three runs and four hits over six innings with three walks and four strikeouts.
New York has won three straight.
