HRs all around

It's home runs all around and an 11-1 drubbing for the Yankees as they visit Seattle in the first of a four-game series.

Hideki Matsui went yard twice, driving in five runs in a stellar 4-for-5 night. The Yankees also got a long ball from Derek Jeter, who, despite being plunked on the foot yesterday, went 2-for-4.

The real story, however, was the three-hit, one-run masterpiece from CC Sabathia, who is hitting his stride late in the season once again. Sabathia's 13th win (tied for 2nd in the bigs) came from a valuable eight-inning performance from the increasingly valuable, oversized lefty. Sabathia's 10 Ks and penetration deep into the game not only sealed the win but also took weight off the bullpen.

Johnny Damon and Mark Teixeira both went 2-for-4 on a night when New York collected 15 hits.

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