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Teixeira's 2 HRs help Yanks finish sweep (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

The Yankees got started early, instead of waiting for their final swing. Mark Teixeira homered from both sides of the plate, combining with Alex Rodriguez for back-to-back drives in a six-run first inning against Glen Perkins, and New York beat the Minnesota Twins 7-6 on a chilly Monday night to complete a four-game sweep.