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With the Marlins carrying only 12 position players, pitcher Dontrelle Willis pinch hit in the sixth inning and bunted into a force trying to sacrifice.

The Yankees clinched the season series with the Rangers for the fourth consecutive year and the eighth time in the past 10.

Astro Carlos Lee's homer was his first in 77 at-bats dating to April 17.

Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez (forearm strain) threw a simulated game and manager Mike Hargrove was encouraged by the results. Hernandez is scheduled to throw a bullpen session later this week, and the team hopes to have him back in the rotation in about a week.

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