Sports Xchange: A-Rod Belts Historic HR, Yankees Win Over Sox

By Gethin Coolbaugh, The Sports Xchange

BOSTON - Alex Rodriguez didn't know he would have a chance to make history until late in Friday night's game. 

The beleaguered Yankees infielder heard from manager Joe Girardi in the sixth inning that he would be pinch hitting in a tight game against the Red Sox in the series opener at Fenway Park. 

His directive was a simple one.

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