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CC Sabathia Makes The Start For New York As They Take On Anibal Sanchez, Detroit

New York will play game two of their three -game set Tuesday against Detroit at Yankee Stadium when veteran left-hander CC Sabathia takes the mound to take on Anibal Sanchez. 

Yankees fans will have to wait a little bit longer before they see newly acquired pitchers Sonny Gray and Jaime Garcia take the mound in the Bronx. "according to http://m.mlb.com/news/article/20170801245590186/anibal-cc-toe-the-rubber-at-yankee-stadium/?game_pk=491684

Shortly after the Yankees traded for Gray on Monday, manager Joe Girardi confirmed that left-hander CC Sabathia will make his scheduled start on Tuesday, when the Yankees play the Tigers at Yankee Stadium. Anibal Sanchez will take the mound for the Tigers. "according to http://m.mlb.com/news/article/20170801245590186/anibal-cc-toe-the-rubber-at-yankee-stadium/?game_pk=491684

Gray hasn't pitched since July 25, so whenever he takes the mound, he will have had more than a week between starts. "according to http://m.mlb.com/news/article/20170801245590186/anibal-cc-toe-the-rubber-at-yankee-stadium/?game_pk=491684

Sabathia has fared well against the Tigers in recent years, despite his 4.11 lifetime ERA against them. Since 2012 he's won all but one of his seven starts against Detroit. "according to http://m.mlb.com/news/article/20170801245590186/anibal-cc-toe-the-rubber-at-yankee-stadium/?game_pk=491684

Still, Sabathia could have his hands full against the right-handed-heavy lineup the Tigers will likely send to face him, especially if he tries to live on the outside part of the strike zone. "according to http://m.mlb.com/news/article/20170801245590186/anibal-cc-toe-the-rubber-at-yankee-stadium/?game_pk=491684

Right-handed batters' average exit velocity against Sabathia is higher than 90 mph when he pitches to the outer or middle third of the strike zone, according to Statcast. When he keeps the ball on the inner third, the average exit velocity drops to 82.1 mph. "according to http://m.mlb.com/news/article/20170801245590186/anibal-cc-toe-the-rubber-at-yankee-stadium/?game_pk=491684

Sanchez is 3-1 in five lifetime starts against the Yankees, with a 4.03 ERA, though that is inflated by his lone bad outing vs. them, which came in 2012. In that start, he allowed seven earned runs in just three innings. "according to http://m.mlb.com/news/article/20170801245590186/anibal-cc-toe-the-rubber-at-yankee-stadium/?game_pk=491684

Take out that 2012 start and Sanchez's numbers look a lot better: six earned runs over 26 innings. "according to http://m.mlb.com/news/article/20170801245590186/anibal-cc-toe-the-rubber-at-yankee-stadium/?game_pk=491684

Miguel Cabrera is batting .262/.377/.524 with three homers and 14 RBIs in 53 career plate appearances vs. Sabathia. "according to http://m.mlb.com/news/article/20170801245590186/anibal-cc-toe-the-rubber-at-yankee-stadium/?game_pk=491684

Sabathia has done well against his former catcher, Victor Martinez, in the 44 times they've faced each other. Martinez is batting .200/.273/.375, though two of his eight hits off Sabathia have been home runs. "according to http://m.mlb.com/news/article/20170801245590186/anibal-cc-toe-the-rubber-at-yankee-stadium/?game_pk=491684

Matt Holliday, who has been slumping, is 8-for-17 with two homers lifetime vs. Sanchez. "according to http://m.mlb.com/news/article/20170801245590186/anibal-cc-toe-the-rubber-at-yankee-stadium/?game_pk=491684

As for their last game, New York beat Detroit in the opener Monday of this three game series. 

It was an exciting day in the Bronx Monday as first New York acquired right -hander Sonny Gray from Oakland for prospects and then won the opener against Detroit.

 Just hours after the Yankees acquired pitcher Sonny Gray, their bats were on full display as they thumped the Tigers, 7-3, on Monday at Yankee Stadium. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/245589458/yankees-take-series-opener-from-tigers/

The Tigers made it interesting when they loaded the bases in the ninth inning and forced the Yankees to bring in closer Aroldis Chapman. Detroit added its third and final run on a fielder's choice from Mikie Mahtook before the final out was recorded. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/245589458/yankees-take-series-opener-from-tigers/

First baseman Chase Headley gave the Yankees their first spark when he barreled up a bases-loaded two-run double in the fourth inning to put his team up, 2-1. Todd Frazier followed with a two-run single, giving starter Luis Severino a three-run cushion to start the fifth. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/245589458/yankees-take-series-opener-from-tigers/

Clint Frazier ripped a triple in the seventh inning to send home Jacoby Ellsbury. That was the final blow for Fulmer, who was removed a batter later after he walked Judge. Fulmer allowed seven runs (six earned) in six-plus innings. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/245589458/yankees-take-series-opener-from-tigers/

"The first three innings, I felt like I could throw the ball where I wanted to, and then I just kind of lost command," Fulmer said. "I can't be mad because I feel like my stuff has come a long way. Everything I've been working on is getting there. I just have to put it all together." "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/245589458/yankees-take-series-opener-from-tigers/

Severino, who was credited with the win, wasn't as sharp as he had been in his previous four starts. He was lifted after five innings, having thrown 116 pitches, though he allowed just one run. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/245589458/yankees-take-series-opener-from-tigers/

With Judge on first, Ian Kinsler booted a routine double-play ball from Gary Sanchez, setting up the Yankees' four-run fourth inning. Fulmer walked Matt Holliday before Headley's two-run double. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/245589458/yankees-take-series-opener-from-tigers/

Clint Frazier's triple in the seventh inning gave the Yankees a four-run lead and allowed them to give an opportunity to Jonathan Holder -- who had been called up earlier in the day -- in the eighth inning instead of setup man David Robertson, who was warming up before the triple. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/245589458/yankees-take-series-opener-from-tigers/

Jose Iglesias left the game with a sprained right wrist, sustained when he struck out swinging against Tommy Kahnle in the sixth inning. X-rays were negative, and he's day-to-day. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/245589458/yankees-take-series-opener-from-tigers/

New York improved to 57-47 while Detroit dropped to 47-57.  New York is leading the American League East while their rival Boston is 0.5 games back.

New York and Detroit will play game two of their three game series Tuesday. New York left-hander CC Sabathia will get the start. He has a record of 9-3 with a  3.66 earn run average. In his last outing, Sabathia lasted just 4/1/3 innings in his most recent outing against the Rays, allowing four earned runs  He fanned three including his 2,800 career strikeout. He will take on Detroit right -hander Anibal Sanchez who has a record of 2-1 with a 6.18 earn run average. The feel-good story for Sanchez's revival in the Tigers rotation is fading a bit with 12 runs on 24 hits over 15 1/3 innings his last three starts. The Royals chased him Wednesday with nine hits over 3/2/3 innings. "according to https://www.mlb.com/gameday/tigers-vs-yankees/2017/08/01/491684#game_state=preview,game_tab=,game=491684

Will CC Sabathia go more than 3 1/3 innings this outing against Detroit? Will Detroit's offense be able to get their offense going against the left-hander? Will the New York offense be able to get their offense going against Anibal Sanchez? Will New York win their second game of this series? Will Detroit have a chance to win the second game? 

First pitch is set for 7:05 pm. The game will be televised on Yes. 

 

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