Luis Severino, New York Look To Rebound As They Take On Tampa Bay
Luis Severino and New York will look to rebound from their loss in the finale against Kansas City tonight as they open up a three -game series with Tampa Bay at Tropicana Field.
After winning the first two games of the three -game series New York was denied the sweep against Kansas City Thursday.
Mike Moustakas clubbed a three-run homer while left-hander Danny Duffy tossed seven shutout innings and the Royals avoided a three-game sweep by the Yankees with a 5-1 win on Thursday night at Kauffman Stadium. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/231046428/kc-tops-yanks-on-moustakas-hr-duffys-10-ks/
Mike Moustakas, who missed most of 2016 with a torn ACL, now has 32 home runs in his last 133 games. He leads the Royals in homers, with 10. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/231046428/kc-tops-yanks-on-moustakas-hr-duffys-10-ks/
Danny Duffy had this to say about the home run.
"That was a huge home run for us," Duffy said. "Going from a two-run lead to a five-run lead, that just made it so much more comfortable." according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/231046428/kc-tops-yanks-on-moustakas-hr-duffys-10-ks/
Danny Duffy carried a no-hitter into the fourth inning when Jacoby Ellsbury bunted for a single. Duffy gave up two more hits while walking two and striking out 10. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/231046428/kc-tops-yanks-on-moustakas-hr-duffys-10-ks/
New York manager Joe Girardi had this to say about Danny Duffy's slider It looked like Duffy's slider was really good tonight," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. "You are going to run into guys who have good stuff and are on. On certain nights it's going to be tough to put much up against them. We had a couple of chances."
Meanwhile, New York second baseman Starlin Castro had this to say about what his team had trouble with.
"I didn't see [the spin indicating a slider]," Castro said. "He didn't make too many mistakes." "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/231046428/kc-tops-yanks-on-moustakas-hr-duffys-10-ks/
New York dropped to 24-14 while Kansas City improved to 17-23 on the season.
Tampa Bay meanwhile had the day off on Thursday.
Tampa Bay right -hander Erasmo Ramirez will slide into the rotation in the aftermath of Blake Snell getting optioned to Triple-A Durham. Erasmo Ramirez has a record of 2-0 with a 2.92 earn run average to go along has made twelve appearances this season including one start when he picked up the win against Detroit. "according to https://www.mlb.com/gameday/yankees-vs-rays/2017/05/19/490727#game_state=preview,game_tab=,game=490727
Luis Severino will get the start for New York. He has a record of 2-2 with a 3.86 earn run average to go along with forty-seven strikeouts. He goes into the game against Tampa Bay with forty-seven strikeouts vs ten walks in forty-two innings. Opponents have managed to hit just 223 against Severino over seven starts. "according to https://www.mlb.com/gameday/yankees-vs-rays/2017/05/19/490727#game_state=preview,game_tab=,game=490727
Will the New York offense be able to take advantage of Erasmo Ramirez who was just inserted into the rotation? Will Tampa Bay be able to get their offense going against Luis Severinio?
First pitch is set for 7:10pm.