Luis Severino made his second start of the 2019 season with the New York Yankees Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays where he looked utterly dominate. Pumping 98mph heaters, Severino finished with no runs on three hits while fanning nine.
“Our ace is back,” said Aaron Judge. “I’m excited about it. And just at the right time.”
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Severino threw a total of 80 pitches, 54 being stikes. He produced 13 swings and misses, 11 of those being fastballs while the remaining two being sliders.
Manager Aaron Boone said that he plans on using Severino in the postseason rotation, including James Paxton and Masahiro Tanaka. With Domingo German’s absence due to his administrative leave, having Severino in the postseason is relieving.
“I think he’s going to play a huge role for us,” said Boone. “If we’re going to get far in this thing, he’s going to have to pitch well.” Boone continued, “I thought he did a great job of that his first time out. As well as having all of the electricity that we’re used to seeing with (Severino) on the mound, his fastball and his fastball command the last time out is something I was really impressed with.”
The most encouraging thing about Severino’s start was his control of all his pitches. There was a concern that he would have trouble controlling his offspeed pitches, but he’s proven those thoughts wrong.
“I feel fresh and I feel good to go,” said Severino. “The velocity is there.”
The New York Yankees finished with a 57-24 record at home this season and improved to a 102-55 record on the season. Tomorrow they’ll have an off day and then begin a two-game set against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. They’ll finish off the regular season with a three-game series against the Texas Rangers.