Pinstripe Alley · Aug 23, 2019
How Aroldis Chapman has turned things around in August
Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY SportsAroldis Chapman had a tough month of July. He blew three of his seven save opportunities, pitched to an 8.41 ERA and walked 11 batters in 8.1 innings. Although every pitcher can go through slumps, there’s always extra concern with Chapman as he ages and gradually loses his top weapon, his velocity.
Fortunately, Chapman has rebounded in a big way this August. Through eight games, he has earned the save in all of them while striking out 13 and only walking two batters over eight innings. With the postseason just around the corner, getting Chapman back on track is crucial to the Yankees’ success.