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A decade of doubleheaders

Phil Hughes tosses a ball as he leaves

Photo credit: AP

Over the past 10 years, the Yankees have played 26 doubleheaders. Heading into Wednesday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium, the Yanks have a 36-16 record in those games during that time span.

The Yankees are 25-9 at home and 11-7 on the road in doubleheaders dating back to 2002. They also tend to fare slightly better in the first game (19-7) than in the second game (17-9).

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