Major League Baseball

A-Rod goes yard as Yankees edge Mariners

Published Jul. 2, 2009 6:33 a.m. ET

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A little rest here and there has done wonders for Alex Rodriguez.

The streaking slugger hit a tiebreaking homer and Andy Pettitte pitched seven strong innings, leading the New York Yankees over the Seattle Mariners 4-2 on Wednesday night for their seventh consecutive victory.