Derek Jeter homers twice and Jorge Posada hits a grand slam in New York's 9 – 3 win over Houston. Wandy Rodriguez (3-9) is the victim of the offensive surge, accomplished in the absence of Alex Rodriguez, still bothered by a groin injury.
Jun 12, 2010 | This Day In Baseball |
On June 12 2010, Derek Jeter homers twice and Jorge Posada hits a grand slam in New York's 9 – 3 win over Houston. Wandy Rodriguez (3-9) is the victim of the offensive surge, accomplished in the absence of Alex Rodriguez, still bothered by a groin injury.
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