The Yankees are 29-10 against the Twins since the start of 2002.
Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, who has struggled since he was hit by a pitch on the wrist 10 days ago, went 0 for 5 and is in a 3-for-37 skid.
Miguel Tejada had his 13-game hitting streak snapped for the Astros, who did not get a runner past second base after the second inning.
White Sox shortstop Orlando Cabrera singled in the third inning for his 1,500th career hit. A.J. Pierzynski got his 1,000th in the fifth on a pop fly that fell between three Rays in shallow center.
Phillies' Chris Coste, who didn't reach the majors until he was 33, is batting .341 with 5 homers in 91 at-bats.
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