Forget the opener. Domingo German didn’t need one on Monday night for the New York Yankees.
In what was scheduled to be the Yankees’ first test at using an opener, Domingo German pleasantly surprised the masses by putting together a solid and lengthy performance to help the Yankees snap their early two-game losing streak.
German’s five innings of work included seven strikeouts while he showcased some absolutely filthy pitches, making fans question why exactly they were unsure about him in the first place.
Oh, right. The walks. While German struck out seven, he still walked five Tigers in five innings.