Luis Severino To Start As New York Host Los Angeles
On Sunday we saw Jordan Montgomery and Dellin Betances make their returns to the big league mound in Toronto.
On Tuesday after an off day on Monday we will see Luis Severino make his return to the big league mound in the Bronx when he gets the start against the Los Angeles Angels after being out most of the season with a shoulder as well as a lat injury.
In 2018 the right -hander had a record 19-8 with an earn run average of 3.39. “according to https://www.mlb.com/player/luis-severino-622663
In the opening game of the three game series Luis Severino will not only look to get his first win of the season but will look to help New York bounce back from their recent setback in the finale in Canada against Toronto while Los Angeles will look to get yet another win against an American League East opponent.
New York who is leading the American League East comes into the game with a record of 98-53 while Los Angeles who is a member of the American League West comes into the game with a record of 68-82 and is fourth in their division. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/standings
As stated above Luis Severino will start for New York. The right -hander will make his first start of the season after coming from a shoulder as well as a late injury. n 2018 the right -hander had a record 19-8 with an earn run average of 3.39. “according to https://www.mlb.com/player/luis-severino-622663 The parade of injured Yankees returning to action continues with Luis Severino, who has missed all of the 2019 season to date with right shoulder inflammation and a Grade 2 right lat strain. Severino was in the AL Cy Young conversation each of the past two seasons. He will oppose Los Angeles left-hander Jose Suarez who comes into the game with a record of 2-6 with a 6.94 earn run average. Suarez has struggled throughout his rookie season and yielded six runs over three innings against the Indians on Sept. 10. He's allowed at least two runs in each of his 16 outings this year. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/roster/probable-pitchers
As for New York’s previous game,
They not only lost the finale to Toronto but lost the series as well.
Ending an arduous road trip on a losing note wasn’t what the Yankees were looking for on Sunday, but they came away with something that might be better than a win. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/dellin-betances-jordan-montgomery-return-for-yankees
In a 6-4 loss to the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre, four-time All-Star Dellin Betances made his 2019 debut in convincing fashion, striking out both batters he faced on just eight pitches. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/dellin-betances-jordan-montgomery-return-for-yankees
Betances was back on a Major League mound in the fourth inning for the first time since last October, after working back from a right shoulder impingement and right lat strain. He made just three rehab appearances before Sunday, but the Yankees believed he was ready to return to big league action. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/dellin-betances-jordan-montgomery-return-for-yankees
They were right. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/dellin-betances-jordan-montgomery-return-for-yankees
Betances sat down Reese McGuire and Brandon Drury with ease, mixing knuckle curves in with a fastball that averaged 94.4 mph. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/dellin-betances-jordan-montgomery-return-for-yankees
Fastball velocity has been a hot topic for Betances, since the lanky right-hander is accustomed to pitching in the upper-90s. He sat in the 92-94 range during his rehab outings and has acknowledged that he will need some time to build up his arm strength. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/dellin-betances-jordan-montgomery-return-for-yankees
He may also need a quick re-introduction to some of baseball’s fundamental rules. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/dellin-betances-jordan-montgomery-return-for-yankees
After freezing Drury on a knuckle curve at the bottom of the zone, Betances gleefully skipped off the mound and headed toward the dugout. There was just one problem -- that was only the second out of the inning. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/dellin-betances-jordan-montgomery-return-for-yankees
He quickly realized his mistake and turned around smiling, while signaling the number “two” with his fingers to correct his mistake. As it turned out, Yankees manager Aaron Boone came out to get him after that second out anyway. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/dellin-betances-jordan-montgomery-return-for-yankees
The Yankees returned another pitcher to action on Sunday, but with less success. Jordan Montgomery, coming back from Tommy John surgery that kept him out of the Majors for almost a year and a half, allowed three runs on four hits in two innings. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/dellin-betances-jordan-montgomery-return-for-yankees
Three of the hits went for extra bases, including a solo shot by Randal Grichuk, one of his pair of homers on the day. The Blue Jays posted a 96 mph average exit velocity on the eight balls they put in play against Montgomery. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/dellin-betances-jordan-montgomery-return-for-yankees
On the bright side, Montgomery struck out two batters, and he also maintained a low-90s fastball velocity, which is his norm.”according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/dellin-betances-jordan-montgomery-return-for-yankees
Unlike New York, Los Angeles won their previous game as they topped Tampa Bay who like New York is a member of the American League East.
In Spring Training, the Angels tried to come up with a plan to keep Albert Pujols healthy and productive in his age-39 season after undergoing left knee surgery and right elbow surgery last year. “according to https://www.mlb.com/news/albert-pujols-homers-steals-base-in-win-vs-rays
That plan has worked to perfection, as Pujols is one of just two Angels position players not to miss a game due to injury this season, along with Kole Calhoun. Pujols has had a solid second half and kept it rolling with a homer, a double and four RBIs in the Angels' 6-4 win in the series finale against the Rays that snapped a six-game losing streak on Sunday at Angel Stadium. The homer was No. 656 in his career, moving him within four of Hall of Famer Willie Mays for fifth on the all-time list. “according to https://www.mlb.com/news/albert-pujols-homers-steals-base-in-win-vs-rays
“He’s been our most consistent hitter the last 40-something games,” Angels manager Brad Ausmus said. “He’s had a really nice season, quite frankly. Not only does he drive in runs, he’s a very smart hitter. Today is an example that he still has power left in him.” “according to https://www.mlb.com/news/albert-pujols-homers-steals-base-in-win-vs-rays
Pujols rarely plays first base three days in a row to stay fresh and served as designated hitter on Sunday, something that's helped keep him on the field this season. He was aggressive on the bases in the first inning, dropping in a bloop RBI double with one out and stealing third base on a pitch that saw Kole Calhoun draw a walk. Pujols then attempted to score on a sacrifice fly to left field and beat the throw, only to see Calhoun get thrown out at second before Pujols touched home. “according to https://www.mlb.com/news/albert-pujols-homers-steals-base-in-win-vs-rays
Pujols helped make up for it in the fifth, when he smacked a three-run blast off Rays lefty Ryan Yarbrough. It was the 23rd homer of the year for Pujols, giving him his most in a season since 2016, when he hit 31. “according to https://www.mlb.com/news/albert-pujols-homers-steals-base-in-win-vs-rays
Pujols has had a resurgent second half, hitting 10 homers while leading the team with 44 RBIs in 48 games. He's second on the team with 89 RBIs on the season, trailing only Mike Trout (104), who the Angels announced Sunday will undergo right foot surgery and miss the rest of the season. “according to https://www.mlb.com/news/albert-pujols-homers-steals-base-in-win-vs-rays
“Knock on wood, he’s stayed healthy,” Ausmus said. “The knees have been good. He gets in the weight room. He’s really diligent about the maintenance work for his legs. His whole body, but his legs in particular. He’s had some rest days for the knees to get a break. But the credit is all his. It’s really been the maintenance and the performance.” “according to https://www.mlb.com/news/albert-pujols-homers-steals-base-in-win-vs-rays
First pitch is set for 6:35pm from Yankee Stadium. The game will be televised on FS-W and Yes.