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Derek Jeter exits game with apparent injury

Derek Jeter leaves a game against the Red

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The Yankees are fighting for a playoff spot and losing Derek Jeter would be unimaginable.

Jeter left Wednesday night's 5-4 win against the Red Sox with an injury, after hustling down the line to try to avoid a double play in the eighth inning.

But Joe Girardi said Jeter suffered a bone bruise in his left ankle--far from the worst outcome--and the Yankees shortstop is expected to play...

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