Luis Severino had been one of the Yankees’ pleasant surprises so far in 2017, pitching well in four of his first six starts — until Sunday.
The right-hander gave up six hits, three walks and three runs in the Yankees’ 11-6 comeback win over the Astros in The Bronx and was bailed out by the relief work of Chad Green and an offense that erupted for six runs in the bottom of the seventh.
Severino and Joe Girardi blamed at least some of his problems on what they considered a tough strike zone by home plate umpire Gabe Morales.