The Yankees dropped the series opener against the Diamondbacks 3-1. It was only a two-run deficit, but it felt like much more than that. The Yankees’ offense was stagnant. Zack Greinke was dealing, and Wilmer Flores -- yes, Wilmer Flores -- plated just enough runs to carry Arizona to victory. Let’s save the bad for later though. We’ve got a milestone to talk about.
CC Sabathia didn’t get the win, but he still got his 3,000 strikeout. After an easy, 10-pitch first inning with no strikeouts, Sabathia clinched history in the second.