Bronx Pinstripes · Jun 23, 2015
Yankees game 71 preview (6/23/15)
CC Sabathia (3-7, 5.31 ERA) is on the mound for game two against Sean O’Sullivan (1-5, 4.79 ERA) and the Phillies. Sabathia threw six innings against the Marlins giving up three runs on five hits and seven K’s in the no decision. He is 2-1 in four career starts against the Phillies. The big man is tied with Billy Pierce for 23rd all time in wins by a lefty with 211.
O’Sullivan is coming off the best outing of his season. He gave up one run on four hits and struck out a career best seven Orioles through five innings.
Tidbits:
ARod is batting .333 off O’Sullivan with a homer and two RBIs in 12 career at bats.
The Phillies haven’t won a series against the AL East since July 2011.