Yanks' Stun Braves with Late Comeback

C.C. Sabathia pitches against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning of Tuesday night's game. (The Associated Press)

The Yankees increased their win streak to 5 games with their 6-4 comeback win over the Braves. They also have moved into sole possession of first place in the American League East.

C.C. Sabathia started for the Yankees and allowed 4 runs, on 10 hits, in 7 innings of work. He struck out 6 and walked 2. Sabathia increased his record to 8-2 on the year.

Sabathia didn't have his best outing. He struggled with command early on a gave up a 3 run double in the first inning. Sabathia would recover and keep the Yankees in the game. He was 0-2 with a strikeout at the plate.

The Yankees offense was silent against Mike Minor, the Braves starter. Minor limited them to just 5 hits before he was relieved after 7 1/3 innings.

Jonny Venters relieved Minor and the Yankees jumped on him. Venters allowed 4 runs on 3 hits and walked 1.

Alex Rodriguez hit a game tying gram slam off of Venters in the 8th inning after he walked Mark Teixeira to load the bases. That grand slam was Alex's 23rd of his career, which puts him in a first place tie with Lou Gehrig on the all-time grand slam list.

Nick Swisher would come up after Robinson Cano singled to ceter field. Swisher would send his 10th home run over the right field wall to give the Yankees the 6-4 lead in the 8th inning.

The bullpen would come on and work 2 scoreless innings to secure the Yankee win.

Rafael Soriano came on in the 9th and secured his 10th save of the season. He did not pitch in Monday's game due to a blister on his finger. Soriano blew his last save opportunity against the Mets on Sunday. The Yankees would go on to win that game by a Russell Martin walk-off home run.