"It's been a lot of fun to watch. Severino was electric tonight," Yankees outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury said. "His stuff, his breaking balls, he just keeps hitters off balance. Ninety-eight [mph] on the radar gun; can't say enough about him, his poise. And Bird, the same way. Big at-bats each and every time. Big home runs the last two nights, playing a very good first base. He's really been impressive."
There was some curiosity in how Severino would bounce back after surrendering a career-high six runs to Toronto in his last outing, but the Yankees have raved about Severino's fearless nature ever since his promotion in early August, so it was not a huge surprise to see him deal in a seven-strikeout performance.