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MLB: N.Y. Yankees 4, Tampa Bay 3

NEW YORK, June 7 (UPI) -- Robinson Cano drew a bases-loaded walk in a three-run eighth Sunday that helped the New York Yankees beat Tampa Bay 4-3.

Jorge Posada and Hideki Matsui also had RBIs in the inning.

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Nick Swisher had an earlier homer for the Yankees. Johnny Damon, Mark Teixeira and Alex Rodriguez all scored for New York.

Alfredo Aceves (4-1) got the win after allowing just one hit and striking out four in two innings of relief. Mariano Rivera pitched a perfect ninth to get his 13th save.

Gabe Gross had a two-run single and B.J. Upton an RBI double for the Rays.

Grant Balfour (2-1) was the loser after giving up three runs on two hits while retiring only one batter in the eighth inning.

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