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Yankees’ James Paxton keeps getting wrecked in the first

Yankees manager Aaron Boone often says James Paxton’s horrible numbers in first innings are due in part to bad luck.

That wasn’t the case in Saturday’s 6-5 win over Cleveland, as Paxton gave up two more runs. In 22 starts this year, the left-hander has allowed 27 runs for an ERA of 11.05, the worst in the majors (minimum 15 innings).

“It’s something we worked on all year,’’ Boone said. “The first inning hasn’t been nearly like the results have been, but today, I thought he struggled a little. He didn’t have his curveball right away and it took him a handful of hitters to settle in with his command.