The New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 8-4 in a real bull’s-eye battle in the American League Wild Card Game to win the AL Division Series against the Cleveland Indians.To the disappointment of the German Max Kepler, the Bronx Bombers overcame an early backlog and were then able to thank the strong bullpen for averting an early playoff.
The Yankees relied on Aaron Hicks’ strong arm in Center Field, so Jacoby Ellsbury acted as Designated Hitter.Meanwhile Todd Frazier started in the infield at the third base, leaving Chase Headley on the bench.Meanwhile, the Twins abandoned power hitter Miguel Sano, who had only played three games since his shinbone injury.
The game got off to a bad start for the Yankees, where starter Luis Severino admitted three runs in the first inning and was already taken out of the match.Aaron Judge finally secured a clear home run lead and the Yankees ended the match with a clear lead.
New York continues in the ALDS on Thursday with the Cleveland Indians.
American League Wildcard Game: New York Yankees – Minnesota Twins 8:4 BOXSCORE
The Yankee bullpen is considered one of the best in the postseason field and he proved it.After Starter Severino had already been out early on, the four relievers over 8 2/3 innings left only one run left and made the twins cold.
The twins started furiously with three runs and five base runners in the first inning.Everything went well for the guests, especially since Luis Severino didn’t even survive the first inning.But then Minnesota was unable to put in the important shutdown inning after such an outbreak.Instead, New York directly equalized and all the energy that had left Yankee Stadium after the Dozier-Homer was suddenly back.Afterwards, all the momentum was gradually transferred to the hosts.
The actual setup man of the Yankees, the man who ideally pitched the eighth inning, came into the match in the third inning and was confronted with loaded bases and only one out.He then relinquished the compensation, but averted further damage.All in all,”D-Rob” put down its longest outing ever and released over 3 1/3 shut-out innings, three hits and a walk.In addition, there were five strikeouts.His work stabilized his team and gave his colleagues the chance to take the offensive part in the necessary runs.
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The Yankees’ Ace of Yankees had their first ever playoff start and failed all along the line.After Dozier’s Lead-Off-Homerun and Eddie Rosario’s 2-Run-Shot he allowed two more base runners, but they neutralized Reliever Chad Green.Severino only managed one out – a popup – otherwise he didn’t miss a racket.It was the shortest appearance of a starter in the long postseason history of the Yankees ever.
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