The Yankees head into the first game of today’s day-night doubleheader with a 65-36 record. They trail the Red Sox by five games in the AL East race, while maintaining a five-game lead over the Mariners for the top American League Wild Card berth. New York sends its ace to the hill this afternoon, as Luis Severino (14-3, 2.63 ERA) takes on right-hander Brad Keller (3-4, 3.20 ERA).
Pitching matchup
Severino aims to get back into Cy Young form following a trio of rocky starts.