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Yankees.com: Stinky Yankee Offense Outscored 5-1 After the Fourth Inning, Somehow Still Win

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For all the muscle at the top of the Yankees’ lineup Thursday night, it was the scrappers at the back end doing most of the damage.

Kyle Higashioka homered and drove in three runs, leading the Yankees to a 7-5 win over the Twins in the opener of a four-game set at Yankee Stadium.

“A lot of good things are happening to allow us to win ballgames,” manager Aaron Boone said.