Yankees must protect Betances from overwork

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Yankees must protect Betances from overwork

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Dellin Betances is on pace to pitch in 80 games and throw 88 1/3 innings. Jim McIsaac/Getty ImagesBuster Olney, Senior Writer, ESPN The Magazine CloseSenior writer ESPN Magazine/ESPN.com

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It appeared as if the New York Yankees would get through Friday’s game without having to use Dellin Betances or Andrew Miller, because they carried an 8-1 lead into the top of the ninth inning. But the Los Angeles Angels rallied against Esmil Rogers, and after five guys reached base, Yankees manager Joe Girardi emerged from his dugout to…