Luis Severino returning to form is the Yankees' biggest key to success down the stretch
The number one need for the Yankees down the stretch is...Aaron Boone correctly managing the bullpen. Photo Courtesy: New York Post
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Yanks complete four-run comeback as Walker wins it in the ninth
Tuesday evening’s matchup saw Lance Lynn (8-9, 4.84 ERA) take the mound for the Yanks against James Shields (5-15, 4.59 ERA). Earlier this month, Lynn made his first start as a Yankee against these same White Sox in Chicago. He was superb, going 7.1 IP, giving up zero runs on two hits and striking out nine batters. On Tuesday, Lynn was not as sharp, but pitched well enough to keep the Yankees in the game. The beginning of this game epitomized the dog days of summer: sluggish, long, tiresome and very little action. The Bombers continued their stretch of abysmal defense, making two more errors in the first three innings. If you thought Greg Bird could not play any worse, you were sadly mistaken as he dropped a ball that was thrown at his chest. Despite the defensive blunders, Lynn was able to wiggle his way out of trouble in both innings. Photo Courtesy: Yankees.com
Yanks open home stand with 7-2 victory against KC; Judge exits with hand injury, out for at least three weeks
The Yanks finally gave their fan base what they have been clamoring for all year: a convincing win against an inferior opponent. After dropping another series to the Rays in Tampa, the Bombers traveled home to open a four-game set against the dreadful Kansas City Royals. Not to get excited about beating a team forty games under .500, but the Yanks needed to go out and take care of business against one of baseball’s bottom-dwellers. Photo Courtesy: NY Daily News Sports
Yanks comeback falls short as Tribe even series with 6-5 win
Friday night’s match up at Progressive Field saw Domingo German face off against the Indians’ Shane Bieber. German started the game with zero command of the strike zone and immediately got himself into trouble. Photo courtesy of NY Daily News