After Wednesday night’s complete game shut out by the Yankees Luis Severino, Houston Astro’s third baseman Alex Bregman paid Severino the ultimate compliment, at least I think it was a compliment:
Severino took command of the Astros lineup early and never let up through nine. He was throwing heat, giving up only five hits and getting Astros players out with 98-100 mph fastballs for his first complete game shutout. “He was legit, man.”
Severino, in short, was the epitome of an ace. He exuded confidence and elite stuff, and was at ease negotiating the most difficult lineup in baseball.