The old nemesis of October resurfaced, reminding the almost invincible Yankees that it's not that easy in the postseason.
Justin Verlander defeats Luis Severino in a pitcher duel built for a bigger stage than Friday night in June at the Bronx, winning the Yankees' 15-game home streak. An emotional roundhouse as the Astros defeat the Yankees 3-1.
Verlander allows only four hits and seven innings to walk in front of a third sold-out crowd and the highest attendees of the season (47,528). did.
It wasn't surprising to see the Vintage Verlander (9-3) on his first start with the Yankees since the 2019 ALCS. This season's two-time Cy Young Award-winning ERA was 2.22 and WHIP was 0.87, with a total of six innings in the last two seasons due to injury and Tommy John's surgery, while the Yankees have Burlander's sweep stakes. I participated in. I was a free agent last December.
"It wasn't" What happens Let's see. "It was Verlander," said Yankees manager Aaron Boone before the match. "The Hall of Fame is still pitching at that level. I'm surprised, but it's not. Knowing the level of interest in the off-season, he goes out and like their ace. Booed by a fan who hasn't forgotten that he was part of the sign-stealing Astros in 2017, Verlander hit a solo home run by Giancarlo Stanton. I didn't allow him to run beyond the second base. It's at the bottom of the sixth. There was no carry-over from the Yankees' 4-run 9-time rally on Thursday. Their biggest "threat" before Stanton's home run was to put two outs in two innings.
Verlander was 4-1 and recorded 2.75 ERA in eight career playoffs with the Tigers and the Astros combined with the Yankees. If he played against the Yankees in this year's playoffs (they hold the two best records in the American League so far), Severino (4-2) could call the Yankees to compete against him. It's one of the many possibilities you can do.
As with Verlander All done at one pitch of damage to Severino. Stanton's home run was empty, but Kyle Tucker hit three runs in the sixth inning. Game over, basically, although the Yankees gave the plate the chance to win in both 8 and 9 innings.
Severino was in top shape after starting five doubles and singles. With a runner in the corner, he defeated Jason Castro, Aledmys Diaz and José Altuve in a row to maintain a scoreless tie. It was two consecutive innings that the Astros ran aground twice.
When the first baseman referee punches Altuve, Severino While checking the swing, I raised my arm violently as I got off the mound. Of course, it was probably the kindest treatment the Bronx's first villain received on Friday. Given that he was booed again loudly during the pre-match referrals and before all at-bats, it's been customary since the Astros trash can sign. Stealing scandals has come to light.
However, there was no such luck the sixth time. Tucker's home run forced Severino to pay for a walk in Jordan Alvarez after Alex Bregman doubled in one out.
Severino retired the first 10 batters he faced, got off to a good start, hit 7 and walked 2 on 95 pitches.