Tag: fist

  • A-Rod, CC lead Yanks to brink of pennant (AP)

    Los Angeles Angels' Vladimir Guerrero(notes) is seen in the dugout during the ninth inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship baseball series against the New York Yankees Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, in Anaheim, Calif. The Yankees won 10-1.

    Alex Rodriguez limited the celebration of his latest playoff homer to a brisk trot and a few high-fives. CC Sabathia barely even pumped a fist while mowing down the Angels for eight innings. Even while they shined at a pivotal point in the AL championship series, the slugger and the workhorse starter seemed determined to stick to business.

  • Sabathia stifles Angels in wintry Bronx (AP)

    Los Angeles Angels players watch the ninth inning from their dugout during Game 1 of the American League Championship baseball series against the New York Yankees, Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, in New York. The Yankees defeated the Angels 4-1 to lead the series 1-0.

    CC Sabathia heated up as the night went on, throwing fastballs past the Los Angeles Angels and pumping his fist for emphasis. On a blustery night more suited to bobsleds than baseballs, Sabathia pitched eight superb innings of four-hit ball to win his second straight postseason start, and the New York Yankees took advantage of a rare sloppy game by the Angels to win the AL championship series…