The Yankees needed a little luck and more than a little help from the Tigers defense to eke out a 4-2 win in last night’s series opener. Gerrit Cole couldn’t even make it out of the second inning while the bats did the absolute minimum to outscore a Javier Báez-less Detroit offense. Let’s hope for a more compelling display on both sides of the ball as the Bombers try to guarantee a series win tonight.
Luis Severino gets the ball for his third start of the season. If his last outing is any indication of what to expect — five scoreless innings against the Blue Jays, allowing four baserunners against six strikeouts — then we’re in for a real treat this evening.