Yankees make it six straight wins

Mark Teixeira homered from both sides of the plate, combining with Alex Rodriguez for back-to-back drives in a six-run first inning, and the New York Yankees won their sixth consecutive game Monday night, completing a four-game sweep of Minnesota with a 7-6 victory over the Twins.

After stringing together three consecutive walk-off victories for the first time since 1972, the Yankees overcame a 2-0 first-inning deficit and hung on to extend their season-best winning streak.

Andy Pettitte (4-1) won consecutive starts for the first time this year, allowing four runs and 12 hits in 6 2/3 innings.

Justin Morneau had four hits and Michael Cuddyer and Denard Span homered for the Twins.

Glen Perkins (1-3) lasted just nine batters and got two outs, allowing six runs and seven hits.

Minnesota dropped to 4-12 on the road, though the Twins are 14-9 at home.