New York Yankees pitcher Lance Lynn couldn't have envisioned a better way to start his time in the Big Apple.
Lynn went 7.1 innings in a 7-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday, striking out nine and allowing just two hits. According to ESPN Stats & Info, the right-hander is one of five Yankees starters since 1990 to throw seven scoreless innings in his debut for the team.
After allowing an infield single to Daniel Palka in the first inning, Lynn proceeded to set down 19 batters in order:
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