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Yankees swept by Red Sox, 7-5

Originally published: May 16, 2011 12:43 AM
Updated: May 16, 2011 1:31 AM
By ERIK BOLAND erik.boland@newsday.com

Photo credit: AP | Teammates, including catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia congratulate Boston Red Sox Kevin Youkilis, second from left, after he led the Red Sox to their 7-5 victory over the New York Yankees for a three-game sweep in their baseball series at Yankee Stadium. (May 15, 2011)

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With the Jorge Posada mess seemingly put in the rearview mirror, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman was eager to put the center of attention elsewhere. "We're hoping to get the focus back on our club and trying to get a win and get back on track," he said yesterday afternoon. "We're better than this and we'll find...

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