C.C earned his first victory in five starts over the Sox this season.

words // Luis Sanchez

One of the biggest rivalries in all of sports was renewed this week, with the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox facing off yet again. And with the regular season quickly winding down, any game between these two is going to be huge. Living up to those expectations and more, last night saw Yankees’ ace C.C Sabathia earn his first victory of the season over the rivaled Red Sox.

Taking the mound in his personalized Jordan baseball cleats, Sabathia was able to carry the load for 6 innings, tallying 10 strikeouts and surrendering two runs for the big win to move one game behind the Red Sox in the American League East. The heated rivalry continues today, with Phil Hughes taking the mound against Josh Beckett.

Continue below for a look at today’s entire Eastbay MLB Watch with photos provided by Yahoo Sports.

C.C Sabathia takes the mound in his Jordan baseball cleats.

Joe Girardi argues a call in the Nike Air Max Tailwind+ 3.

Derek Jeter in his signature Jordan baseball cleats.

Carl Crawford also hit the field in some Jordan baseball cleats.

Charlie Manuel was seen pre-game in his New Balance shoes.

Kerry Wood took the mound in some impressive Nike baseball cleats.

Ryan Zimmerman blasts another home run in a sweet pair of Under Armour baseball cleats.

Jason Heyward displays his sweet swing in some flashy Nike batting gloves and Nike baseball cleats.

Jake Fox at the plate in some Mizuno baseball cleats.