MLB Playoffs: Yankees win ALDS playoff opener over Orioles 7-2
by DAVID GINSGURG, Associated Press
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New York Yankees' Russell Martin hits a solo home run in the ninth inning of Game 1 of the American League division series against the Baltimore Orioles, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
New York Yankees' Russell Martin hits a solo home run in the ninth inning of Game 1 of the American League division series against the Baltimore Orioles, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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BALTIMORE (AP) — Russell Martin led off the ninth inning with a tiebreaking home run off Jim Johnson, CC Sabathia turned in a sparkling pitching performance and the New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-2 Sunday night in the opener of their AL divisional series.

Sabathia allowed two runs and eight hits in 8 2-3 innings to help the Yankees spoil the Orioles' first home playoff game since 1997. The left-hander went 0-2 in three starts against Baltimore during the regular season.

With the score 2-all, Martin drove a 2-0 pitch from Johnson into the left-field seats. It was the first of four straight hits off Johnson, who led the majors with 51 saves.

Game 2 will be played Monday night.
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