The fastball was “only” topping out at 97 mph but more alarmingly, New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman threw 11 of his 16 pitches for balls in the ninth inning of Saturday’s 7-6 victory over the New York Mets. Chapman allowed three earned runs, letting the Mets creep back into the game, before being pulled by Aaron Boone.
After the game, Chapman insisted his barking left knee was not the issue and had felt better than usual on Saturday. Meanwhile, there’s a guy selling a bridge in Brooklyn for a song, if you hurry.
While it’s true Chapman has had seven days of rest since his last outing in Cleveland on July 14, it’s also true that in his last seven outings his ERA is 7.