The damage was limited, but a lack of control paired with a lackluster curveball is what will define Blake Snell’s ALDS Game 1 start. The Rays’ ace took the mound Monday night facing off against Gerrit Cole and the New York Yankees looking to build upon his strong start against the Blue Jays in the Wildcard series.
Rather than build upon his five and two thirds innings of shutout baseball against the Jays, Snell struggled with his command and paid the price against the Bronx Bombers. Snell worked five innings, giving up trio of homeruns, and left the game trailing 4-3.