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Lance Berkman replaces the injured Mark Teixeira at first base, while Marcus Thames starts at designated hitter and bats fifth against Texas righthander C.J. Wilson. Jeter SS Swisher RF Cano 2B Rodriguez 3B Thames DH Berkman 1B Posada C Granderson CF Gardner LF Sabathia P

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