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MLB: N.Y. Yankees 5, LA Angels 3

Tue, 09/15/2009 - 11:34 by harsheeb

New York, Sept. 14 (UPI) -- Mike Napoli's throwing error on a pick-off attempt sparked a two-run eighth inning for the New York Yankees in a 5-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels.

Mark Teixeira had a triple and two RBI for the Yankees. Robinson Cano and Nick Swisher both drove in runs in the win.

Joba Chamberlain went just four innings due to a strict pitch-count, and gave up a run on four hits to get a no-decision. He hasn't won since Aug. 16, a stretch spanning seven starts (three losses, four no-decisions).

The Yankees lead the American League East by 7 1/2 games over Boston.

Vladimir Guerrero was 3-for-4 with a solo homer for the Angels.

Jered Weaver (15-6) took the loss after giving up five runs on eight hits in 7 1/3 innings. The Angels are six games in front of Texas in the AL West.

Copyright 2009 by United Press International.

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