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A-Rod, Melky lead Yanks to dramatic 5-4 win over Phillies

Alex Rodriguez hit a tying homer off Brad Lidgein the ninth inning and Melky Cabrera capped the three-run rallywith a game-ending single, giving the New York Yankees a 5-4victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday.

John Mayberry Jr. hit a three-run homer in his major leaguedebut and Raul Ibanez also connected, helping the Phillies build a4-2 lead for new starter J.A. Happ.

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