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Though improving, Tanaka sets sights higher

NEW YORK -- Alex Rodriguez hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning to propel the Yankees to a 4-3 win over the Mariners on Friday night at Yankee Stadium.

The shot over the right-center-field wall was Rodriguez's 19th homer and 52nd RBI of the season. He had a hunch it was gone once it left the bat, and it followed a homer by Chris Young and RBIs from Brian McCann and Chase Headley earlier in the game.

Yankees activate infielder Ryan, option Petit
Yankees activate infielder Ryan, option Petit