Luis Severino, Michael King struggle in Yankees’ loss to White Sox
The New York Yankees fell to the Chicago White Sox 6-5 in front of a sparse crowd on Thursday afternoon, as they struggled without star outfielder Aaron Judge and played in smoky conditions from the Canadian wildfires. Pitcher Luis Severino’s velocity was down again, and while the Yankees came back from two deficits, they were unable to overcome a third, losing the series to the White Sox. A potential ninth-inning rally fell short, as Gleyber Torres fouled out before Anthony Rizzo grounded into a double play. Michael King, likely the Yankees’ best bullpen weapon, allowed the go-ahead home run. The Yankees, who were looking to avoid a sweep in the nightcap, returned from a strong road trip without a healthy Judge and with a series defeat.
FAQs:
What was the reason for the sparse crowd at the game?
The poor air conditions, caused by the Canadian wildfires, likely contributed to the low attendance.
Who is Aaron Judge, and why did his absence affect the team?
Aaron Judge is an outfielder for the Yankees and one of the team’s best players. His absence due to a ligament sprain in his big toe likely impacted the team’s performance.
Why was Luis Severino struggling?
Severino’s velocity was down again, and he allowed four runs on three home runs. His four-seamer led to only one swing and a miss and relied more on his off-speed pitches.
How did Michael King perform before allowing the go-ahead home run?
King had been unscored upon in 11 ¹/₃ innings and nearly a month before allowing the home run.
Yankees Fall to White Sox as Luis Severino and Michael King face difficulties.
The New York Yankees were feeling the strain on Thursday as they suffered a 6-5 loss to the Chicago White Sox in Game 1 of a doubleheader. With air conditions affected by the ongoing Canadian wildfires and no Aaron Judge on the roster, the Yankees struggled to keep up the pace. Luis Severino was having trouble with his velocity, and while the Yankees managed to come back from two deficits, they could not match the third. The sparse crowd watched the Yankees fall behind in the seventh inning, with Michael King allowing a go-ahead home run. Despite putting two on in the ninth with no outs, the Yankees could not summon a rally, and the game ended with them taking a series defeat against the White Sox.
With Judge still out and lacking a timetable for return, the Yankees have had to cope without their star player as they returned from a healthy road trip. Their offense did not present any fatal flaws during the game, and they managed to knock out White Sox starter Lance Lynn after five innings. But it was not enough to counter King’s performance in the seventh, where he gave up a double and then a home run, allowing the White Sox to take the lead. Severino was struggling with his speed, seeing a decrease in velocity, with his four-seam fastball significantly slower than in previous games. He allowed four runs, including three home runs, in five innings, with five of his six hits all coming off his four-seam fastball. Without his best fastball, Severino had to rely more on off-speed pitches but managed to make it to the fifth inning with the Yankees in the lead. However, King’s performance negated the Yankees’ progress and led to their loss in Game 1.