NEW YORK -- For the second consecutive year, Luis Severino has been selected to start the American League Wild Card Game presented by Hankook Tire. The Yankees are counting on the right-hander to turn in a much stronger effort this time around.
Severino was officially tabbed as the starter on Tuesday by manager Aaron Boone, who selected the 24-year-old All-Star over rotation mates J.A. Happ and Masahiro Tanaka. The Yankees will place the ball in Severino's hand with their season on the line Wednesday, facing the Athletics at Yankee Stadium.
"It means a lot.