Yanks sweep Twins

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Oct 12, 2009

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After a pitcher’s duel for most of the game, A-Rod comes through in the clutch for a game-tying solo home run in the 7th inning. But his wouldn’t be the last … Getty Images

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Derek Jeter greets Alex Rodriguez after Rodriguez tied the game at 1-1 with a homerun in the 7th inning. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post

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Jorge Posada followed up with another solo home run, bringing it to 2-1. Anthony J. Causi

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So close! The Minnesota Twins’ Delmon Young comes up just short trying to snag Posada’s hit. Charles Wenzleberg

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Former Yank Carl Pavano of the Minnesota Twins reacts as Posada runs the bases after hitting a solo home run. Getty Images

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The Yankees had a different reaction, and greeted the catcher as he returned to the dugout. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post

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But the game wasn’t over. Here Alex Rodriguez makes catches a throw by Mark Tgeixeira to tag out Punto at third. Anthony J. Causi

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Earlier, Minnesota Twins left fielder Delmon Young makes an incredible dive to catch a fly ball off Posada during the fifth inning. REUTERS

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The Yankees all celebrate after their 4-1 win over the Minnesota Twins, capping off a three-game ALDS sweep of the AL Central Champions. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post

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Yankees Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez celebrate after beating the Twins advancing to the ALCS. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post

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Minka Kelly, Derek Jeter’s girlfriend (2nd from the left), in the stands during the game, obviously happy her boyfriend and his team are moving on the play in the ALCS. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post

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Yankees Alex Rodriguez. Robinson Cano and Nick Swisher gets a champagne shower after the Yankees win 4-1 to advance to the ALCS. Anthony J. Causi

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Nick Swisher is the life of the party as he celebrates with the rest of the Yankees after the 4-1 vicory. Anthony J. Causi

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One of the Yankee heroes from the ALDS, Mark Teixeira, gets a champagne shower after the Yankees win 4-1. Anthony J. Causi

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Yankee manager Joe Girardi points during last night’s 4-1 win over the Twins. Girardi and the Yanks have their sights set on the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, who also completed their ALDS sweep and will face the Bronx Bombers in the ALCS. Anthony J. Causi

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