NEW YORK -- CC Sabathia continued the Yankees' run of strong starting pitching with a season-high nine strikeouts and Matt Holliday's homer broke up a no-hit bid in the sixth inning, leading the Yankees to a 3-2 victory over the Athletics on Saturday at Yankee Stadium.
Sabathia pitched 6 1/3 innings and only gave up two runs before Adam Warren, Tyler Clippard, and Dellin Betances (who closed out the game for the Yankees) relieved Sabathia after his exit.
"Throwing offspeed pitches for strikes was a little rough in that first inning, but I was able to settle in," Sabathia said. "I think [the key was] just getting ahead. We got ahead pretty early and I was able to put guys away. Early in the count, we threw some strikes, and that helped us out a lot."
Josh Phegley hit a solo home run off of Sabathia in the seventh inning.
Jharel Cotton gave up three runs for Oakland after starting his first game after his call-up from Triple-A Nashville before the game.
The two-tun homer was Holliday's ninth HR of the season.
GOT YA COVERED
Midway through the game, a pop fly to Chris Carter hit his glove and went into the air. It seemed like an error but Aaron Judge was there to get the out.
UP NEXT
Yankees: Right-hander Michael Pineda (5-2, 3.35) will start Sunday's series finale against the A's at 1:05 p.m. ET. Pineda has completed at least six innings in each of his last four starts, winning two straight -- both against the Royals. Last time out, he held Kansas City to two runs and six hits over 6 1/3 innings, walking one and striking out six.
A's: A's: The A's will have right-hander Andrew Triggs (5-3, 2.77) on the mound in Sunday's 10:05 a.m. PT finale against the Yankees. Triggs has allowed one earned run or fewer in six of his nine starts this season.
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