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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Report scores and results to 425-339-3470 or 1-866-6-SCORES (Call after 4:30 p.m.) E-mail information including items for Tuesday's Communities Sports Roundup and Thursday's Outdoor Calendar, to sports@heraldnet.com Kevin Brown, Sports Editor kbrown@heraldnet.com   Published: Thursday, September 4, 2008 A-Rod passes Schmidt on homer list Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Alex Rodriguez reached another milestone when he moved past Mike Schmidt into 12th place on the career home run list with 549. His focus, however, is on helping the New York Yankees get much-needed wins during a long shot run to make the playoffs. "It's hard to sit here and talk about anything personal," Rodriguez said before Wednesday's 8-4 victory over Tampa Bay. "We're hanging by a thread, and every game is so important." Rodriguez's solo shot in the eighth inning of Tuesday's 7-2 win over Tampa Bay tied him with Schmidt, and gave him 11 straight seasons of 30 or more homers. His two-run drive down the left-field line in the ninth inning Wednesday became baseball's first-ever instant replay review and moved him past the former Phillies' star. "Mike Schmidt is special to me because I've always looked up to Mike," Rodriguez said. "He's a friend and someone who I admire." As A-Rod was talking with reporters, a TV set in the clubhouse was showing Boston celebrate after a come-from-behind 5-4 win over Baltimore. The Red Sox started Wednesday seven games ahead of the Yankees in the AL wild-card race. "We're playing like every game is our last," Rodriguez said. "Every game is the most important game. The only thing I care about is doing the best we can. Control what we can control." Ahead for A-Rod is Yankees' great and current team adviser Reggie Jackson, who is 11th with 563 homers. "He reminds me every day," Rodriguez said with a smile. READER COMMENTS Be the first to comment. You must be a registered user and verify your e-mail address to post comments to blogs or articles on HeraldNet. To register, click here. To read other terms and conditions, click here. Log out

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