Toronto Blue Jays Roy Halladay pitches against the New York Yankees during the first inning of MLB baseball action in Toronto, Friday, July 11, 2008.
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Alex Rodriguez passes Mickey Mantle with 537th HR
Toronto Blue Jays Roy Halladay pitches against the New York Yankees during the first inning of MLB baseball action in Toronto, Friday, July 11, 2008.
(AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Adrian Wyld)
TORONTO—Alex Rodriguez hit his 537th career home run Saturday, moving New York's third baseman past former Yankee great Mickey Mantle into sole possession of 13th place on the career list.
Rodriguez drove a 3-2 pitch off the left field foul pole leading off the fourth inning against Blue Jays left-hander Brian Tallet. His 19th homer of the season gave the Yankees a 9-4 lead.
The home run was Rodriguez's 192nd as a Yankee, tying him with Tino Martinez for 15th place on the team's career list.
Rodriguez tied Mantle last Sunday with a solo home run in New York's 5-4, 10-inning victory over Boston.
Rodriguez has 47 career home runs against Toronto, his second highest total against any opponent. He has hit 58 homers against the Los Angeles Angels.
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