June 21, 2018

Yankees ace wasn’t feeling like himself, and it didn’t matter

by Felix Pantaleón

Luis Severino has raised expectations for himself so high that when he pitches a game like he did Thursday — allowing three runs over 5 ²/₃ innings — it’s viewed as an off day. But the Yankees found beauty in their ace’s struggle as Severino gutted through feeling uncomfortable to still pitch well enough for…

Written by Felix Pantaleón

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