CC Sabathia Struggles As Yankees Lose 6-4 To A’s As soon as Coco Crisp sent the second pitch of the game from CC Sabathia over the left-field wall it was clear the Yankees' ace didn't have his best stuff.
June 12, 2013 - CBS New York
CC roughed up by A's in old stompin' grounds The Athletics knocked Bay Area native CC Sabathia around for six runs on eight hits, including a pair of homers, as the Yankees suffered a 6-4 defeat on Tuesday night in Oakland.
June 12, 2013 - New York Yankees
Joe Girardi in The Canadian Press It's what he did for us last year,manager Joe Girardi said. "We're all used to seeing it. CC has been an ace for a long time, whether it's been in this league or the National League. He's on a string right now and he's pitching great."
David Ortiz in SI.com A pitcher like CC, when he gives you something to hit, you want to make sure you hit it, because otherwise you might never get to see that pitch again,Ortiz said. "He was a little wild tonight, and you've got to take advantage of it."