Alex Rodriguez's 2,500 hit.--nj.com

The game really was a lot closer than the final score makes it out to be. The Yankees were grinding their teeth all night long trying to hang on for the win. that is until the ninth inning, where they broke out with seven runs to seal the deal.

CC Sabsthia was doing his thing all night long on the mound, recording nine strikeouts in seven innings. Very, very impressive. At least one of the big timers can come through on the mound.

In the ninth inning, the Yankees sent a dozen men to the plate, with Derek Jeter and Johnny Damon reaching base safely twice in the inning. The team had seven hits in the inning and they were all singles.

Alex Rodriguez went 3-for-5 in the game and recorded his 2,500 hit. He also had four RBIs in the game with a two run single in the ninth.

With the win, Sabathia becomes the first American League pitcher to reach 16 wins this season. He allowed one earned run, on seven hits, through seven innings, while helping the Yankees extend their win streak against Baltimore to ten games.