Despite a tough 6-3 loss last night in which the Yankees’ typically rock-solid bullpen cost them the game, the Bombers will have another chance to take a crucial series against divisional foe and potential Wild Card opponent Baltimore in the Bronx tonight.
Luis Severino gets the assignment for the Yankees, and as his fastball velocity has come and gone, so has his effectiveness. In four of his eight starts, he’s averaged at least 96.5 on his heater; in those outings, he’s tossed 22.1 innings and allowed just seven runs (five earned) on one homer with 20 strikeouts against nine walks.