New York Sweeps Cincinnati
After winning their first series since the first week of June last weekend in Seattle what better way is there to start off their nine game homestand than to win a set against Cincinnati?
Luis Severino continued to establish himself as an ace, Didi Gregorius homered for the third straight game and Clint Frazier contributed a pair of run-scoring hits, leading the Yankees to a 9-5 victory over the Reds on Wednesday at Yankee Stadium. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/244563024/bats-back-luis-severino-as-yankees-beat-reds/
Todd Frazier also slugged his first homer as a Yankee, helping New York log its sixth win in eight games. The Reds have lost 11 of 13 since the All-Star break and were stifled over seven innings by the All-Star Severino, who is earning plaudits as the Yanks' top starter. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/244563024/bats-back-luis-severino-as-yankees-beat-reds/
"I take the mound every time thinking of going six, seven [innings]," Severino said. "That's my mindset. Every time they give me the ball, I'm trying to pitch a good game. I'm satisfied with the work I'm doing right now." "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/244563024/bats-back-luis-severino-as-yankees-beat-reds/
Severino seemed uncomfortable with the "ace" tag, saying that he would need to "keep doing this for five or six years" before being considered alongside the likes of Masahiro Tanaka and CC Sabathia. The 23-year-old logged his fourth consecutive quality start, limiting Cincinnati to three hits and two walks over a nine-strikeout performance. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/244563024/bats-back-luis-severino-as-yankees-beat-reds/
"That's a term that's thrown around loosely these days, but for what that term is, yeah, he is [the ace]," Sabathia said. "He's been there every start, and that's something that we need. Every good team needs that guy that goes out there every fifth day and has a chance to win. He's been that for us." "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/244563024/bats-back-luis-severino-as-yankees-beat-reds/
A Gregorius error preceded a pair of unearned runs in the seventh, snapping Severino's streak of 17 scoreless innings. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/244563024/bats-back-luis-severino-as-yankees-beat-reds/
The Yankees peppered Bailey for three two-out singles in both the third and fifth innings, as rookie Frazier drove home Ronald Torreyes with run-scoring hits. Frazier lined a hit to right field in the third inning that produced New York's first run, and he came to the plate in almost the same situation in the fifth, with Torreyes and Brett Gardner reaching ahead of him. Frazier grounded a hard hit into left field to cash the run. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/244563024/bats-back-luis-severino-as-yankees-beat-reds/
"They're doing everything they can to get on base," Frazier said. "They're running balls out and giving me good opportunities to try to push runs across the board. It's fun to play with a guy like Gardy, who's hustling all the time. And I've just kind of followed his lead. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/244563024/bats-back-luis-severino-as-yankees-beat-reds/
Following a leadoff walk to Clint Frazier, Bailey was chased by run-scoring hits off the bats of Gary Sanchez and Matt Holliday in the seventh, with Price summoning Tony Cingrani. Gregorius greeted the left-hander rudely, slugging his first pitch over the right-field wall for the shortstop's 16th homer of the season and his fourth in the past three games. Todd Frazier followed two batters later with a solo blast, giving New York a seven-run lead at the time. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/244563024/bats-back-luis-severino-as-yankees-beat-reds/
The Yankees successfully challenged a call at second base in the bottom of the sixth inning, as Todd Frazier was initially ruled out on a fielder's choice. A review of one minute and 10 seconds showed that shortstop Jose Peraza was off the bag after receiving a throw from first baseman Joey Votto, overturning the original call. The play led to a run on Torreyes' RBI groundout. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/244563024/bats-back-luis-severino-as-yankees-beat-reds/
New York improves to 53-46 and is now 1.0 game back of their American League East rival Boston while Cincinnati drops to 41-60 on the season in the national league central.
New York will now open up a four game series with Tampa Bay at Yankee Stadium starting Thursday. Veteran left-hander CC Sabathia will get the start for New York. He has a record of 9-3 with a 3.44 earn run average. Sabathia has won two of his three starts since coming off the 10-Day disabled list on July 4th. His most recent outing came on July 21st against the Mariners, In which he tossed five innings allowing one run on four hits while striking out five. He will go up against Tampa Bay right -hander Chris Archer who has a record of 7-6 with an earn run average of 3.77. Archer showed electric stuff Saturday against the Orioles but he took his fourth loss after throwing two wild pitches to allow the run to score. Archer has made five straight quality starts and has gone at least six in 12 consecutive starts. "according to https://www.mlb.com/gameday/rays-vs-yankees/2017/07/27/491626#game_state=preview,game_tab=,game=491626
First pitch is set for 7:05 pm. The game will be televised on Major League Baseball Network and Yes. "according to https://www.mlb.com/gameday/rays-vs-yankees/2017/07/27/491626#game_state=preview,game_tab=,game=491626