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Girardi discusses late-game decisions in loss
- Updated: June 1, 2016
TORONTO — CC Sabathia turned his back and scowled when he saw manager Joe Girardi emerging from the first-base dugout, bringing the hook that would end the big lefty’s outing. What transpired over the next few batters wouldn’t improve the mood of anyone wearing a Yankees uniform.
With Dellin Betances warming, Girardi opted to allow Sabathia to begin the seventh inning on Tuesday, then quickly called to the bullpen after Edwin Encarnacion opened the frame with a booming double. The Blue Jays scored three runs in the inning, celebrating a 4-1 victory at Rogers Centre.
“Just frustrated. At 3-1, I need to make a better pitch, not give up a leadoff double and put Dellin in a bad spot,” Sabathia said. “It’s always surprising when these guys give up runs. Those guys are the best in the league, and nine times out of 10, they’re going to be there to help us.”
Sabathia had limited Toronto to Justin Smoak’s solo home run over the first six frames and was in good shape with his pitch count (75). He lasted just five more, as Encarnacion slugged a 90-mph sinker up the gap in left-center field.
Girardi said he thought the Yankees needed a strikeout at that point, and Betances …
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