MLB: N.Y. Yankees 8, Baltimore 5
Hideki Matsui homered and Bobby Abreu had two RBI Monday as the New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-5.
Doug Mientkiewicz also drove in two runs for the Yankees, who moved within 3 1/2 games of Boston in the AL East and edged 3 1/2 games ahead of Detroit in the wild card race.
Alex Rodriguez matched a career-high with his 142nd RBI of the season for New York, which won for the 10th time in its last 12 games.
Phil Hughes (4-3) allowed two runs on six hits in 5 2/3 innings for the win.
Nick Markakis drove in three runs for the Orioles. Daniel Cabrera (9-17) allowed six runs on eight hits in five-plus innings for the loss. // Copyright 2007 by United Press International
Tags: Hideki Matsui, Bobby Abreu
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