Severino’s inspiring start lifts Yanks to series win

Yankees starter Luis Severino retired the first 11 batters he faced before allowing a single to Jose Altuve in the series finale against the Astros on Wednesday night, and the right-hander’s dominance did not end there. Severino went seven strong innings, allowing two runs on four hits, while tying a season high with 11 strikeouts, to lead the Yankees to a 5-3 victory and a series win. The Yankees’ ace turned in his ninth straight quality start and 10th of the season.