uffered a ninth defeat in 12 games at Langtree Park last time out. It was annoying. I had to do a few tests in

MINNEAPOLIS -- Andy Pettitte has seen Robinson Canos sweet left-handed swing for so long that he can almost tell when a hot streak is coming. The way Cano was launching balls all over Target Field on Monday night, Pettitte thinks another tear is right around the corner, and not a moment too soon for the struggling New York Yankees offence. Cano homered twice and Pettitte broke Whitey Fords club record for career strikeouts to help New York snap a five-game skid with a 10-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins. "Its impressive," Pettitte said, marveling at Canos 435-foot solo shot in the first inning and an opposite-field homer in the third. "Hopefully he can keep it going. But what a talent he is. Its fun to watch him hit." Zoilo Almonte had three hits and two RBIs as the slumbering Yankees offence woke up with seven runs in the last two innings to reach double digits for the first time since May 10. Struggling reliever Jared Burton (1-6) gave up three runs and three hits while getting only one out for the Twins, who coughed up another eighth-inning lead. Ryan Doumit had two hits and two RBIs. Cano also had a double, a walk and three RBIs for the Yankees, who totalled 13 runs during their losing streak. "Were not that team anymore that we used to have the guys that we could say, This guy might hit two home runs in the next inning," Cano said. "So weve just got to take advantage when we get men on base." Pettitte allowed four runs and six hits in five innings. Joba Chamberlain (1-0) pitched an inning of scoreless relief for the win. Scott Diamond gave up two earned runs and seven hits with five strikeouts in 6 2-3 innings for the Twins, who took a 4-3 lead into the eighth thanks to a solo homer by Chris Parmelee in the sixth. Cano, however, had more in store for Minnesota. "Tough out," Diamond said. "He kind of spoiled it for us tonight." Burton, an effective setup man since joining the Twins last season, was shaky again. He gave up a double to Cano to start the eighth, then couldnt get speedy Ichiro Suzuki on a bunt single. Burton tried to pick off Suzuki at first base, but his throw sailed past Justin Morneau and allowed Cano to score and tie the game. Almonte followed with his go-ahead single past a drawn-in infield, and New York cruised from there. The Yankees havent looked much like the Yankees of late, running out relatively no-name lineups filled with youngsters and journeymen while their stars mend on the disabled list. They had lost 13 of their previous 18 to fall into fourth place in the AL East, and Pettitte looked nothing like the consistent lefty hes been for most of 18 seasons in the early going Monday night. He needed 41 pitches to get through the first inning. He gave up a two-run single to Doumit and allowed another run to score when he slipped to the ground while trying to field a comebacker from Oswaldo Arcia. Pettitte threw the ball over first baseman Lyle Overbays head, allowing Doumit to score from second base for a 3-1 lead. Yankees manager Joe Girardi, who earned his 600th career win, had Preston Claiborne warming in the bullpen in the first, but Pettitte was able to settle down after that rocky inning, breezing through the next four to keep his team in the game. "You hope that the hard work that theyve been putting in starts to pay off," Girardi said. "Maybe this is the start of something." Canos second homer of the night, a two-run shot to left field, tied the score 3-all in the third, and Pettitte made some more history in the fifth. He began the night needing two strikeouts to pass Ford for the Yankees record. After fanning Clete Thomas in the third inning, Pettitte broke the record by getting Morneau swinging in the fifth for his 1,958th career strikeout. "I feel very fortunate to be around for as long as I have," Pettitte said. "To be able to be mentioned with Whiteys name is obviously always an honour." The Twins were missing Josh Willingham with a left knee injury, and Joe Mauer struck out in a pinch-hitting appearance in the eighth. NOTES: It was Canos third multihomer game this season and the 13th of his career. ... Twins RHP Mike Pelfrey gave up two runs and two hits with six strikeouts in six innings during a rehab outing for Class-A Cedar Rapids. ... Twins GM Terry Ryan on Yankees closer Mariano Rivera, who has tormented the Twins over the years and is retiring after this season: "God bless that man. Hes been a tremendous closer. But its not going to break my heart to see him go off into the sunset." Air Force 1 Alte Marble Pack . Canada is now down to its 22-player limit, although but players wont be registered until Christmas Day. Changes could still be made as a result of a suspension or injury. Air Force 1 Mid Nere . -- Playing time has been limited for Maxim Tissot this season, so the Montreal Impact defender made the most of his first scoring opportunity on Saturday. http://www.airforce1outletitalia.it/ . PETERSBURG, Fla. Air Force 1 Alte Bianche Italia . Just not the game. Kyle Palmieri scored two straight goals in the third period to rally the Anaheim Ducks past the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Tuesday night. Air Force 1 Alte Summaeverythang . Michell Burger, a woman who lives on an estate next to Pistorius gated community, said she and her husband were awoken by the screams in the pre-dawn hours of Feb. 14 last year, when Pistorius killed Reeva Steenkamp by shooting four times through a door in his bathroom.Leeds full-back Zak Hardaker is confident of being fit for their Super League derby against fellow strugglers Huddersfield at the John Smith’s Stadium on Friday night. The England international was taken off with a badly-cut forehead and concussion early in the second half of the Rhinos 38-34 defeat at St Helens last Friday and must now pass the mandatory head test before he can face the Giants. Phil Clarke brings you his top five Super League tries of the week. Hardaker remains confident of being passed fit and Leeds also hope to have former Huddersfield forward Brett Ferres and skipper Danny McGuire back for a match that is crucial for the sides hopes of breaking into the top-eight.Its a massive game, he said. I was watching the other game at the weekend and they talked about a bottom-of-the-table clash with Leeds and it gets me every time, to be associated with the bottom of the table. Leeds Rhinos forward Brett Ferres should be fit to face his former clubb Its going to be an interesting game, especially with Brett Ferres back.dddddddddddd Hopefully we get Danny McGuire back as well, which would be a massive help.Hardaker suffered a deep cut in his forehead that required 14 stitches in the changing room as the Rhinos suffered a ninth defeat in 12 games at Langtree Park last time out. It was annoying. I had to do a few tests in the changing rooms, he added.The doctor asked me to recite the months backwards and I got all the way to June and my mind went blank. Highlights from the match between St Helens and Leeds in the Super League. He said youve failed so you cant go back on. I was sat in the changing room hearing the roar of the crowd and, although we didnt get the win, from what Ive heard the boys had a real, good dig.Watch Huddersfield Giants v Leeds Rhinos on Friday night. Coverage begins on Sky Sports 2 HD at 7:30pm, or watch live for £6.99 without a contract, on NOW TV. Also See: Rugby League on Sky Fixtures and results Follow @SkySportsRL Pundits ' ' '