Yankees on deck at Rockies

Today — 3:10 p.m.

LHP CC Sabathia

(4-3, 3.31) vs.

LHP Jeff Francis

(1-2, 7.27)

Game on YES,

WCBS (880 AM)

INSIDE THE MATCHUPS

YANKEES: Despite holding the A's to two runs on eight hits over six innings, Sabathia took his third loss of the season Friday. The Yankees ace threw 74 of his 118 pitches for strikes.

ROCKIES: Francis, who has been struggling with his changeup, allowed four runs in five innings against the Rays in a no-decision Friday. Though Francis has a high ERA, the left-hander took a small step forward in his last start.

STAT SO?

YANKEES: The Yankees are 5-6 in series openers this season, losing each of their last three and four of their last five.

ROCKIES: Todd Helton, Troy Tulowitzki, Yorvit Torreabla and Jeff Francis are the only current Rockies who were with Colorado the last time the Yankees came to Denver in 2007.