<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; David Murphy sent that one heaven-ward, way up there off the base of the upper deck. It's 2-0 Rangers</p> 
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Only three more runs to go before the Yankees start their comeback</p>

David Murphy sent that one heaven-ward, way up there off the base of the upper deck. It's 2-0 Rangers Only three more runs to go before the Yankees start their comeback

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