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Alex Rodriguez's 3,000th hit comes on a home run against Tigers
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Alex Rodriguez becomes 29th member of the 3,000-hit club
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Alex Rodriguez announces retirement, will play final game Friday
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Alex Rodriguez homers to reach 3,000 hit club
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Alex Rodriguez homers for 3,000th hit; 29th player to get it
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Alex Rodriguez at No. 3,000, With Bullet and Asterisk - The New
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