New York Yankees veteran southpaw CC Sabathia picked up his 250th career win on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays, in one of the more unusual games we have seen in a while.
The Yankees won by a score of 12-1, scoring in just the first and seventh innings, putting up six runs a piece led by a three-run home run by Gary Sanchez and a Grand Slam off the bat of Gleyber Torres.
The Yankees also had just nine hits to their 12 runs, drawing seven walks. They drew four off of 2018 Cy Young Blake Snell, and made the lefty depart after just a third of an inning, making it essentially another bullpen game for Tampa Bay.
CC Was Lights Out
On Wednesday, CC Sabathia had his best start since his injury. He went six innings, giving up three hits and a run while issuing three free passes. He threw 94 pitches, his second highest pitch count of the season (99).
The one run was scored off a bloop single to right via Tommy Pham.
Wednesday was Sabathia’s fourth win of the year, evening his record at 4-4. His season ERA dropped to 4.14, still higher than his 3.70 career ERA.
What an accomplishment for CC Sabathia. He did something that only the best starters can do, and it’s certainly worthy enough for him to be in the hall of fame.