THERE’S A CATCH: New York Yankees third baseman Eduardo Nunez fields a ground ball during the third inning against the Oakland Athletics in Oakland, Calif. Reuters
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BURN-ETT UP THE MOUND: Yankees starter A.J. Burnett works against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning. AP Photo
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BATIN’ ON A PRAYER: Derek Jeter kneels in the batters box before he bats against the Oakland Athletics. Getty Images
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BATTERED BOY: Yankees batter Derek Jeter is hit by a pitch during the fourth inning. Reuters
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CAN I PAINT YOUR NAIL YELLOW ONE DAY? Yankees’ catcher Russell Martin, left, congratulates pitcher Mariano Rivera after their 4-2 win over the Oakland Athletics. AP Photo
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GETTING TO THE POINT: Mark Teixeira points to Joba Chamberlain of after they turned a double play by getting David DeJesus of the Oakland Athletics out at first base. Getty Images
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CROWD PLEASER: Yankees’ Nick Swisher is greeted at the dugout after hitting a three-run home run off Oakland Athletics pitcher Gio Gonzalez. AP Photo
