Yankees defeat Twins, 4-3

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Apr 8, 2011

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CLOSING TIME: Russell Martin shakes hands with Mariano Rivera after Rivera closed out the Yankees’ win over the Twins. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post

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AFTERNOON DELIGHT: Andruw Jones and Derek Jeter celebrate the Yankees’ victory. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post

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STEALING THE SHOW: Brett Gardner safely slides into second base under Twins’ shortstop Alexi Casilla. Getty Images

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DOUBLE DOWN: Nick Swisher breaks up a double play, and ultimately Tsuyoshi Nishioka’s left leg, in the seventh inning. Getty Images

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BAD BREAK: Manager Ron Gardenhire (right) and the Twins’ trainers check on the second baseman’s injured leg. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post

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HIT MAN: Derek Jeter leads off the first inning with a double — career hit number 2,930. Anthony J. Causi

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FLIP FLOP: Yankees catcher Russell Martin falls into the Twins dugout after attempting to catch a foul ball off the bat of Jason Kubel. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post

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BURNOUT: A.J. Burnett celebrates after the final out of the third inning. Getty Images

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SLIDE SHOW: Andruw Jones makes a sliding catch off a Jim Thome pop-up down the left field line as Derek Jeter looks on. AP

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