MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Alex Rodriguez hit a tiebreaking homer in the 12th inning and the scuffling New York Yankees overcame Mariano Rivera’s first blown save of the season, beating the Minnesota Twins 9-6 Tuesday night.
Xavier Nady added a two-run shot later in the 12th, also off Matt Guerrier (6-6), to help New York end a four-game skid — their longest of the season. Johnny Damon hit a leadoff homer and finished with three hits. he also scored twice.

