Yanks lose to Royals, 7-4

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Jul 24, 2010

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Looks safe to us. Potential tying runner Mark Teixeira was called out on this ninth-inning single to end the game — and any chance for either a comeback or an A-Rod 600th home run, who was to bat next. The Yankees lost, 7-4. Neil Miller

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Sergio Mitre got shelled early, beginning with two runs in the first inning. He would give up all seven runs overall. Paul J. Bereswill for The New Yo

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Safe! Jorge Posada can’t put the tag on Royals Scott Podsednik as he scores in the first inning. Paul J. Bereswill

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It will be another day before Alex Rodriguez gets another crack at number 600. Here A-Rod is brushed off the plate by Royals pitcher Kyle Davies, who gave up the slugger’s 500th. Paul J. Bereswill for The New Yo

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Pitcher Kyle Davies was determined not to give up the 600th home run. “It’s almost like I learned from before,” Davies said after the game. UPI

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A-Rod couldn’t hit one, but Mark Teixeira had two homers. Here he smacks a two-run shot in the fifth inning. REUTERS

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Jorge Posada high-fives on-deck batter Marcus Thames after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning. REUTERS

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Kansas City Royals batter Rick Ankiel follows through his swing as he doubles to drive in two runs in the fourth. REUTERS

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Kansas City Royals center fielder Rick Ankiel makes a diving catch on a ball hit by Nick Swisher in the eighth. AP

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Fans stuck it out, despite sweltering heat that felt like more than 100 degrees. tAdela Vanikova, 25, right, from San Francisco, fans herself while her friend Susanna Chase, 25, left, also from San Francisco, lends a hand. Angel Chevrestt

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Some came more prepared — A young fan keeps cool as she dances to “YMCA” in the top of the 7th inning. Paul J. Bereswill

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Last chance — Mark Teixeira grounds out into the final out, thanks to the blown call. he said later, “I was safe. But there’s nothing you can do about it.” Neil Miller

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Blown call or no, the Royals got to celebrate. Here, Jose Guillen is greeted by hitting coach Kevin Seitzer after hitting a home run in the fifth inning. AP

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