Esmil Rogers faces off against Trevor Bauer (4-6, 4.20 ERA) in his first start for the Yankees in place of an injured David Phelps. Rogers has allowed one hit and no runs in two appearances, four innings, since being claimed off waivers from the Blue Jays. Bauer allowed three runs over 7 1/3 innings with four strikeouts and four walks against the Rangers. He has gone 2-2 with a 3.98 ERA in seven starts since July 1st. "It's just a matter of me getting comfortable," Bauer said. "Once I get comfortable and settle in, I can really up the intensity. I've tried to throw as hard as I can from pitch one, and I spray balls everywhere still. It's something I've been trying to address for six, seven, eight years. It's one of the ones I haven't been able to figure out yet."
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Esmil Rogers faces off against Trevor Bauer (4-6, 4.20 ERA) in his first start for the Yankees in place of an injured David Phelps. Rogers has allowed one hit and no runs in two appearances, four innings, since being claimed off waivers from the Blue Jays. Bauer allowed three runs over 7 1/3 innings with four strikeouts and four walks against the Rangers. He has gone 2-2 with a 3.98 ERA in seven starts since July 1st. "It's just a matter of me getting comfortable," Bauer said. "Once I get comfortable and settle in, I can really up the intensity. I've tried to throw as hard as I can from pitch one, and I spray balls everywhere still. It's something I've been trying to address for six, seven, eight years. It's one of the ones I haven't been able to figure out yet."