Young New York Yankees hurler Luis Severino put together the best start of his Major League career on Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals with eight four-hit, shutout innings in what would lead to a 3-0 victory for the Bombers.
The performance made it hard to believe that this was the Severino that posted an 8.50 ERA as a starter last season, was almost demoted to the minor leagues after spring training and was a guy many wanted to send to the bullpen and not say another word.
The 23-year-old is 3-2 on the season, owns a 3.