Let’s assess the positives regarding CC Sabathia’s start for the Yankees on Saturday.
He retired the first five batters. He struck out four and was on pace for 15 strikeouts. He, um, he…
Did we mention he retired the first five batters?
Sabathia’s ninth start of the season quickly spiraled downhill amid the carnage of a 10-run Rangers third inning. In 2 ¹/u2083 innings, Sabathia was tagged for seven hits and six earned runs while walking one and throwing a wild pitch. He was fortunate to leave when he did because matters only got worse for the Yankees, who lost their fifth straight and ninth in 10 games, 15-4, at Yankee Stadium.