Everyone has off nights. It’s just that the last two times it has happened to Tyler Clippard, a poor outing has contributed to a Yankees loss.
A week after he gave up a game-winning run to the Rays, Clippard marred Masahiro Tanaka’s 13-strikeout gem, paving the way to a 4-1 Athletics win at the Stadium, the Yankees’ second loss in their past three games at home.
With a 1.77 ERA and a 0.93 WHIP, Clippard has pitched very well this year. He has been particularly important as the setup man to closer Dellin Betances with Aroldis Chapman (shoulder) sidelined, but he has shown signs of slippage lately.