Luis Severino faces Tigers, aiming to extend Yanks' pitching success

New York Yankees right-hander Luis Severino will have some tough acts to follow when he takes the mound against the visiting Detroit Tigers on Saturday.

The last two starting pitchers for the Yankees carried perfect games beyond the sixth inning.

Jameson Taillon did not allow a baserunner through seven innings in a 2-1 win against the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Thursday.

Gerrit Cole was perfect through 6 2/3 inning