New York Yankees starter C.C. Sabathia wipes his face as he walks to the dugout after being taken out in the eighth inning of their MLB baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday June 11, 2009. Sabathia gave up four earned runs and took the loss in the 4-3 Red Sox victory. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

New York Yankees starter C.C. Sabathia wipes his face as he walks to the dugout after being taken out in the eighth inning of their MLB baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday June 11, 2009. Sabathia gave up four earned runs and took the loss in the 4-3 Red Sox victory.

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