Granderson's Homer Extends Win Streak to 6

Curtis Granderson celebrates with Derek Jeter after hitting a  go-ahead home run in the 6th inning of Wednesday night's game. (Getty Images)

The Yankees have extended their win streak to 6 games with a 3-2 victory over the Braves Wednesday night.

Hiroki Kuroda picked up the victory tonight as he only allowed 2 runs, on 9 hits in 6 innings of work. He struck out 8 and walked 2. Kuroda consistently worked out of jams throughout the game. The only mistake was a fastball to Brian McCann that was hit for a 2-run home run to right field.

The bullpen came on and worked 3 scoreless innings. Boone Logan, Cody Eppley, and all pitched well and held the braves to just 3 hits.

Cody Eppley escaped a jam in the 8th inning to hold the lead. The Braves had runners on 1st and 3rd and Eppley was able to get Martin Prado to hit a ground ball to Jeter to start the 6-4-3 double play.

The Yankee offense was able to get to the Braves starter, Tim Hudson, early on. Derek Jeter doubled to right center field on the first pitch of the ball game. Curtis Granderson moved him over to third with a ground ball to second base. Alex Rodriguez would come through after a big night last night with the RBI single to center field.

After surrendering the lead to a Brian McCann home run in the 5th inning, Curtis Granderson would hit a 2-run shot to right to give the Yankees a 3-2 lead in the 6th inning.

Rafael Soriano came on in the 9th to pick up his 11th save of the season.

The Yankees will enjoy an off day tomorrow and will start a 3 game set with the Nationals are Friday.

Game 62: Yankees at Braves

                                    June 13th, 2012, 7:10, Turner Field, Atlanta, Georgia

The Yankees will try to complete their second consecutive sweep tonight in Atlanta when they take on the Braves in the finale of this 3 game set.

Here are the lineups:

Yankees (36-25)
Derek Jeter, SS
Curtis Granderson, CF
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Robinson Cano, 2B
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Raul Ibanez, LF
Nick Swisher, RF
Russell Martin, C
Hiroki Kuroda, P

Pitching: Hiroki Kuroda RHP (5-6, 3.56 ERA this season)

Braves (34-28)
Michael Bourn, CF
Martin Prado, LF
Brian McCann, C
Dan Uggla, 2B
Chipper Jones, 3B
Jason Heyward, RF
Eric Hinske, 1B
Andrelton Simmons, SS
Tim Hudson, P

Pitching: Tim Hudson RHP (4-2, 3.83 ERA this season)

Enjoy the game!

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.

Alex Rodriguez Ties Lou Gehrig on All-Time Grand Slams List

Alex Rodriguez has tied Lou Gehrig on the all-time grand slam list with 23 career grand slams Tuesday night.

Rodriguez hit a game tying grand slam to left field in the 8th inning on a 3-2 sinker off of Jonny Venters. This grand slam tied Lou Gehrig and tied the game 4-4 in the late innings.

This milestone came on Lou Gehrig's final game played as a Yankee.

Injury Updates: Pettitte, Kuroda, and Rivera

Andy Pettitte, who fielded a come backer barehanded, played catch on Monday and should be ready for his next start against the Washington Nationals on Saturday.

Hiroki Kuroda ran some sprints in the outfield Tuesday after a his left foot was nailed by a line drive off the bat of Daniel Murphy. Kuroda will also be ready for his start tomorrow against the Braves.

Mariano Rivera had successful surgery on Tuesday to repair his torn ACL in his right knee. Mariano tweeted about it and thanked everyone for all of the support.



Mariano Rivera is expected to return in 2013.