This is New York, so Dellin Betances’ early struggles out of the Yankees bullpen were magnified. Civilization as we knew it was threatened. Mankind — or at least a pennant — stood on the brink of extinction. Then came good back-to-back outings and all was right with the world again.
Until Tuesday against the Twins. Betances had what he called “a bad day” and he was being kind. But instead of frenzy, both Betances and manager Aaron Boone see a simple solution as to the next step.
“We keep getting him back out there,” Boone said after the Yankees drubbed the Twins, 8-3, at the Stadium with starter CC Sabathia plus a four home-run offense stealing the show.