It was a bizarre way for Rodriguez to snap out of a World Series slump that had begun to tarnish what had been a spectacular postseason. He struck out six times in the first two games against the Philadelphia Phillies, but the blast against left-hander Cole Hamels(notes) triggered an offensive outburst by the Yankees that resulted in an 8-5 victory Saturday night at Citizens Bank park, giving New York a 2 games to 1 lead in the 105th World Series.
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