With the Yanks batting in the fifth with a 6-1 lead, two on and nobody out, Severino was pulled from the game with his pitch count at 97. The righty then made a walk of shame back to the A’s third-base dugout with his hat and glove in his left hand and a sour look on his face.

The Yankees more blistered than bombed Severino, who watched hard-hit ground balls find holes and lined shots to the outfield find grass, which enabled the Yankees to frequently flex speed they