A-Rod's Hot Streak

Alex Rodriguez hit a home run for the fifth consecutive game yesterday, connecting for the seventh time during that span and sending the New York Yankees past the Kansas City Royals 6-3 for a three-game sweep.

The third baseman's two-run shot off Zack Greinke in the first inning was his 52nd homer of the season and it raised his runs batted-in count to 140. He leads the major leagues in both categories.

It's also the third time in his 13-year career that he's homered in five consecutive games. With 516 home runs, he is five behind Ted Williams and Willie McCovey for 15th place on the career list.