"Look where he is now," Francona said.
Since his move back into the starting rotation, Carrasco has emerged as one of baseball's top arms. His performance over the final two months last season convinced Cleveland to lock him up with a long-term extension before this season began. His showing this year convinced the Indians not to trade Carrasco at the non-waiver Trade Deadline on July 31, even though teams came calling with offers.
On the mound at Yankee Stadium, Carrasco created an assortment of silly swings from New York's potent lineup. The lone setback he encountered came in the fourth inning, when Carlos Beltran doubled and later scored on a single by Greg Bird.