Yankees, Rays drama in 6th inning

CC Sabathia sees his outing come to an end as he gets ejected after hitting Jesus Sucre following a warning to both benches

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[TheBatugan]

Judge surrounded by 9 Ray's...
That's about an even fight...

[snappy]

Half of the Yankees roster look like professional wrestlers. It is a really bad idea to pick a fight with them.

[benjaminlaragan]

This is why I love Sabathia, always sticking up for his teammates.

[KTF]

Nobody is rushing the mound vs CC. LOL

[JLangley]

I don't feel CC's first pitch was intentional by any means. However, the way the Rays responded was childish, especially at the head. CC's retaliation was completely justified.

[Shinobi]

CC was just sticking up for his teammates. It sucks he's gonna lose that 💰. The Yankees should give him the 500k under the table.

[julioclopez]

2:38 rays’ bench
11-0 Why?
Yeah 7-0 throwing at someone’s head
Why???

[rla]

Tampa Bay did themselves no favors on any of this.  First off, Sabathia didn't throw at Bauers, Bauers swung into the pitch.  If Bauers had just stood still in the batters box, he would not have had to move an inch to avoid CC's pitch.Kittredge is the real dolt (and major a**hole).  First off, if Kittredge had half a brain, which he doesn't, he would realize Bauers swung into the pitch, but Kittredge is too stupid to know that.  Then he fire a fastball at Austin Romine's head.  ZERO respect for Kittredge.  He's a loser. Then Cash gives some blathering response in the press conference after the game.  Rays lowered themselves this day.All in all, Kittredge should be thankful for the AL DH.  Otherwise, Kittredge would have gotten what he deserved.  Instead, Kittredge hurt his own teammate.

[eliasayala]

That's why we love cc, rip to that 500 k tho

[streamlinedengine]

CC hitting Bauer's wrist was pure accident, you can tell it wasn't meant to hit, just a really stray inside high ball. Kittredge's pitch to Romine was too deliberate to miss, right in his shoulder, and if Romine didn't dodge it would have got him in the head. See? The Rays aren't "retaliating", they're starting the battle, in a very dangerous and harmful way to the batter (Romine), mind you. And what CC does is called humane taster: Romine was aimed in the head, but CC? Drills one to the legs, the intent and consideration between him and Kittredge are as different as chalk and cheese: while CC is backing up him team, Kittredge was being plain stupid.

[dom]

Redsox fan here but I love this .. great team mate great career .. respect

[c.l.freeman]

Loved CC and the lift he gave the Brewers to make the post season. Glad to see he’s still pitching and still a class act towards his teammates and the fans!

[christianfernandez]

Way to go CARLSTON CHARLES SABATHIA!!!you're the man.

[lugnut]

CC!!!! the best teammate sticking up for his brother's in pinstripes.

[cjxd]

you know damn well CC's agent informed him of that bonus before the game, but it was more important to him to stick up for his teammates. & even after Kittredge dangerously threw at Romine's head, CC still properly hit Sucre below the belly button (as you should)

...mad respect

[BurningBlue]

Yankees fan here, and this is why you gotta love Sabathia. No matter what the situation is, he’s going to stick up for his teammates. It’s not about the money to him, it’s about the team that matters the most. So sad he’s retiring this year, but he had an amazing year and he’ll be remembered forever.

[cTo_ceej]

That's why CC is my favorite pitcher. Classic yankee move. Get that man his money under the table. Or give him some extra on the next contract

[rogerpunk]

500k wtf? 😂 give that man an award for sticking up for his team mates

[AutomatronBatch]

Tampa Took it way too far C.C. did it on accident at first

[timothyplesnik]

Whos here now after the current drama with the rays?