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Alex Rodriguez inches closer to 3,000 hits as Yankees explode in eighth inning of 9-4 win – New York Daily News
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Fan who caught A-Rod's 3,000th hit leaves Yankees hanging over fate of ball, Alex Rodriguez
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Alex Rodriguez homers for 3,000th hit - CBS News
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An Open Letter From A-Rod, on the Occasion of His 3,000th Hit
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Alex Rodriguez home run, his 3,000th hit, caught by famous ballhawk Zack Hample, who doesn't plan to give it back – New York Daily News
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Alex Rodriguez homers for 3,000th career hit; fan won't return ball – The Durango Herald
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Alex Rodriguez home run, his 3,000th hit, caught by famous ballhawk Zack Hample, who doesn't plan to give it back – New York Daily News
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Alex Rodriguiz gets 3,000th hit as Yankees beat up Tigers, 7-2
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Alex Rodriguez announces retirement, will play final game Friday
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Justin Verlander doesn't 'want to be part of history' with A-Rod's 3,000th hit
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Alex Rodriguez's 3,000th hit: A homer off Justin Verlander