In the American League Wild Card playoff game, Luis Severino the opening pitcher for the New York Yankees, lasted less than an inning having given up three runs and getting only one out and left the field to what is popularly known as Bronx cheers (really loud boos). Up to that unfortunate game, he had been known as the best opening pitcher for the Yankees throughout the regular season. Fortunately for Severino, the Yankees came back and won the playoff game over the Minnesota Twins.
After losing two games in Cleveland the Yankees came back to New York where they won game three and then it was time for game 4, and the ball was given back to starting pitcher Luis Severino. This time, instead of hearing the Bronx cheers, the stadium was rocked with calls of “SE-VE-RI-NO” as he pitched seven innings, striking out nine as he helped the Yankees win 8 to 3 in the Division Series.
Luis Severino is only 23 years old and he is from Sabana de la Mar. In this crucial game 4, Severino conquered his nerves as he got really good advice from the two other Dominicans on the Yankees, catcher Gary Sanchez and second baseman Starlin Castro. With his help he mowed down the Cleveland batters and pushed team to victory.
A fifth game will be played on 11 October 2017 in Cleveland.
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NY Post
Diario Libre
11 October 2017
