CC Sabathia had not faced the Royals for exactly two years before Tuesday’s game, and much had happened since then.
A Royals’ World Series title, a couple of disabled-list stints for Sabathia, but one thing didn’t change — a Sabathia victory at Kauffman Stadium.
In the Yankees’ 7-1 victory on Tuesday in the series opener, Sabathia cruised in one of his best starts of the season.
A successful start against the Royals is nothing new for Sabathia, who improved to 20-11 all-time against the club. Among active pitchers, only the Tigers’ Justin Verlander, with 22, has more victories against Kansas City.