Sabathia Homers as Brewers Top Reds 3-2 in NL Debut Week
CC Sabathia delivered power in his second Milwaukee start, homering off Homer Bailey as the Brewers beat Cincinnati 3-2. Pinch hitter Craig Counsell drove in the winning run with a ninth inning sacrifice fly. Sabathia struck out nine after the fourth, earning the win as Milwaukee heads into the All Star break in third place. The Reds lost leadoff man Jerry Hairston to a hamstring injury.
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Matsuzaka helps Red Sox reclaim AL East lead
Daisuke Matsuzaka pitched six strong innings as Boston beat Baltimore 2 1 to move a half game in front of Tampa Bay and regain the division lead. David Ortiz eyes a July 25 return while Jonathan Papelbon earned his 28th save.
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