Curtis Granderson rounds the bases on one of his three home runs in winning effort against the Twins.  YANKEES 7, MINNESOTA TWINS 6 Next stop, Boston. Phil Hughes didn’t exactly cement his spot in the Yankees rotation with his latest performance, but thanks to Curtis Granderson, the Yankees are rolling into Fenway Park Friday afternoon on a high note after the center fielder erupted for three homers during his 5-for-5 night as the Yankees rallied from a four-run deficit for a 7-6 victory over the Twins and a split of the four-game series. Granderson went deep in his first three at-bats to become the first Yankee with a three-homer game at the new Yankee Stadium and become the 20th Yankee all-time to hit at least three homers in a regular-season game. “It was quite a performance, four RBI as well,” Joe Girardi said. “What he did today is a special day, and they don’t happen very often so he should cherish it.”  PHOTOS: YANKEES VS. BOSTON RED SOX AND A HISTORY OF BAD BLOOD Granderson delivered a solo homer in the first, added a two-run blast in the second and ended his personal home run derby with another solo shot in the fourth. “I think that’s one of the reasons (Yankees GM) Brian (Cashman) went and got him because he is a pull hitter,” Girardi said. “And he is, in a sense, built for this ballpark.” Granderson singled in his final two at-bats to complete his five-hit night, tying a career best. He finished the seven-game home stand with five homers. “To do the thing that I did tonight, I’ve never done, so it’s kind of cool,” Granderson said. “Definitely a night to remember and I definitely will.” Granderson tried to downplay his being the first Yankee with three blasts in the Bombers’ new digs. “I didn’t know that until you said it,” Granderson said. “That’s kind of neat especially with the guys that have played here with Alex (Rodriguez), Robinson (Cano), Tex (Mark Teixeira) and Swish (Nick Swisher). Very surprised that those guys hadn’t done it yet but I definitely know it won’t be the last time anybody does it.” But it wasn’t all great news in the Bronx as Hughes pitched better but not enough to make him a lock for the rotation once Andy Pettitte finally arrives. “I feel like my stuff was good,” said Hughes, who allowed six runs (two earned) in 5.1 innings. “Fastball was pretty good. My curveball was probably the best it’s been in a while so some encouraging things. Obviously it’s far from a good outing but still some positives I can look at.” With their 4-3 home stand behind them, the Yankees now turn their attention to the Red Sox and Friday’s 100th anniversary celebration of Fenway Park. The Bombers will take part in the ceremonies by donning uniforms of the 1912 New York Highlanders. It will also be the first meeting with Boston since the Sox underwent wholesale changes that included the departures of general manager Theo Epstein, manager Terry Francona and longtime players Tim Wakefield and Jason Varitek. The cellar-dwelling Sox limp into Friday’s series opener toting a 4-8 record and a pitching staff that ranks as the worst in baseball with a 6.20 ERA. And while Friday’s 3 p.m. game will be just the first of 18 meetings with Boston, the Yankees are looking forward not only to the series, but to being part of the pomp and pageantry surrounding Fenway’s centennial celebration. “I think it’s going to be bad-ass, man,” Swisher said. “It’s going to be awesome.” Friday’s game will be played exactly 100 years to the day Fenway Park opened. “I think it’s to the exact minute, hence the 3 o’clock start,” Swisher said. “I’m all for it. Wearing the old uniforms, I dig that stuff. This game is so amazing and has seen so many changes throughout the years, but this (rivalry) is the bones of baseball. “And for us to be the team that’s going in there, I don’t think it could be more fitting. You’re talking about one of the best rivalries in sports, maybe the best. I was able to experience Ohio State-Michigan in college (at OSU) and I think that’s the best one in college sports and now to be able to experience the best in professional sports, I mean, what a life, huh?”
Phil Hughes had a third suspect start but was bailed out by a Yankee offense that included three Curtis Granderson home runs in a 7-6 win over the Twins.