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Jeter hits inside-the-park homer vs. Royals

Published Jul. 23, 2010 5:01 a.m. ET

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Derek Jeter hit an inside-the-park home run against the Kansas City Royals in the third inning of the New York Yankees' 10-4 win on Thursday night.

Center fielder David DeJesus tracked down Jeter's deep drive off Bruce Chen. He snared the ball just before he ran into the padding on the fence in front of the Yankees' bullpen with his arm extended in front of him. His glove and wrist twisted back and the ball popped out as DeJesus fell.

''After I caught it, I jammed it into the wall and coming down, I thought I still had it,'' DeJesus said. ''At first, I thought it was my wrist, and then I looked down and saw my thumb growing.''

Jeter looked over his shoulder, puffed his cheeks and motored home for the second inside-the-park home run of his career, tying the game at 3. His first came Aug. 2, 1996, his rookie season.

DeJesus remained down while right fielder Willie Bloomquist retrieved the ball and threw it toward the infield. DeJesus was immediately replaced by Rick Ankiel, who was activated from the 15-day disabled list earlier Thursday.

The Royals said DeJesus sprained his right thumb and would be sent to Cleveland to see a hand specialist.

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