VIDEO: CC Sabathia Sadly Exits Possible Final Appearance at Yankee Stadium With Apparent Injury
By Karl Rasmussen
Well, not many Yankees fans expected to see CC Sabathia in Game 4 of the ALCS, but the veteran southpaw made an appearance in relief while the Yankees trailed by four runs. Unfortunately, his appearance was short-lived. The 38-year-old came up with an injury in what may have been his final appearance in pinstripes, a truly devastating moment in the Bronx.
After appearing to experience some discomfort on the mound, CC Sabathia leaves the game. Yankees fans give him a standing ovation as he walks off the field. pic.twitter.com/rLf7v0vM5s
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 18, 2019
Yankees fans urged him on, hoping to give him the adrenaline boost needed to get through his final batter, but unfortunately, after throwing out a practice pitch, Sabathia signaled that he'd be unable to continue.
He walked off the field to a thunderous applause from Yankees fans, who hold him in the highest of regards.
It's truly a shame that what is very likely his last appearance as a Yankee was cut short due to injury, especially considering he's been dealing with ailments throughout most of the season.
CC you in Cooperstown.
— Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) October 18, 2019
The future Hall of Famer was clearly distraught as he walked off the field, but there was not a soul in Yankee Stadium who felt any ill will towards the beloved lefty.
Yankee fans were heartbroken to see their leader exit the game in such fashion, but the standing ovation he received should serve as a reminder of the legacy he leaves behind.