Game 160 - CC Denied 20th Win

Let's hope this isn't a precursor for things to come. With a chance at winning 20 games for the first time in his career, Crooked Cap Sabathia got lit up by the Tampa Bay Rays in a 13-4 ass whooping. The Crooked One lasted just 2.2 innings, getting roughed up for 9 runs, 5 earned while surrendering 8 hits and an unheard of 5 walks, not to mention 1 HBP. He gave up 4 runs in the 1st, 1 in the 2nd and another 4-spot in the 3rd before departing.

Tampa's BJ Upton, the only other player that makes Robinson Cano look like he cares about the game, hit for the cycle and had 5 hits and 6 RBIs. Even Phil Hughes got roughed up, giving up 3 hits and a run in a third of an inning.

Sabathia finished the season 19-8 and had won 9 straight games before this setback. Hopefully, this was just an aberration and not a pitcher "pressing" for his 20th. The Yanks don't need their ace gripping the ball too tight when the playoffs start.

As for the Yanks offense, rookie Juan Miranda was the only bright spot, hitting his first career HR.

Yankees Record: 102-58