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Alex Rodriguez hits home run 661

Alex Rodriguez passes Willie Mays on the all-time home run list.
May 7, 2015; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez (13) celebrates his 661 home run surpassing the record of Willie Mays during the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium.

Alex Rodriguez passed Hall of Famer Willie Mays for sole possession of fourth place on the all-time home run list Thursday night.

The record breaking home run came when A-Rod took a Chris Tillman 1-1 pitch to straightaway centerfield.

It was Rodriguez's seventh home run of the season and gave the Yankees a 3-2 lead over the Orioles.

A-Rod just tied Willie Mays record on May 1, when he hit his 660th against the Red Sox.

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