NEW YORK -- In his last two starts, CC Sabathia's pitches appear to be crisper coming out of his left hand.
On Saturday, the Yankees hope Sabathia can turn in a third straight effective start when he faces the Oakland Athletics.
Sabathia will reach 10 starts for the 16th time in his career, and in starts eight and nine, he allowed a combined two runs and nine hits in 11 2/3 innings.
Before getting wins at Kansas City and Tampa Bay, Sabathia allowed 22 earned runs and 30 hits in 20 2/3 innings during his previous four starts.