Yankees sneak past Blue Jays, sweep doubleheader

10:28 PM, Sep 19, 2012   |    comments
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Bronx, NY (Sports Network) - Ichiro Suzuki had four hits, including the deciding RBI single in the eighth inning, as the New York Yankees edged the Toronto Blue Jays, 2-1, to sweep a day/night doubleheader.

Earlier on Wednesday, Andy Pettitte spun five scoreless frames in his return from the disabled list as New York downed Toronto, 4-2.

Chris Stewart knocked in the other run for New York, which has won its last four games and sits a game ahead of the Baltimore Orioles for the top spot in the AL East.

The Orioles play the Seattle Mariners later tonight.

Cody Eppley (1-2) retired the last batter of the eighth inning to earn the win, while Rafael Soriano worked a perfect ninth for his 42nd save of the season.

Steve Delabar (4-3) was charged with the deciding run to take the loss for the Blue Jays, who have dropped six of eight.

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