MINNEAPOLIS (AP Sept 26, 2012) – C.C. Sabathia struck out 10 batters over eight innings for New York to help the Yankees stretch their AL East lead to two games over Baltimore by beating the Minnesota Twins 8-2 on Wednesday.
The Orioles host Toronto later Wednesday.
The Yankees visit the Blue Jays for four games starting Thursday. Baltimore, after an off day, plays Boston at home this weekend.
Sabathia (14-6) threw 89 of his 118 pitches for strikes.
Robinson Cano hit a two-run double and Curtis Granderson added a
two-run triple during a six-run third inning against Brian Duensing
(4-11), and Sabathia took care of the rest.
The burly lefty gave up six hits, two runs and one walk.
