Luis Gil’s bounce-back outing gave Yankees the positive sign they needed

Luis Gil’s bounce-back outing gave Yankees the positive sign they needed

Luis Gil looked far more like the 2024 AL Rookie of the Year on Old-Timers’ Day in The Bronx than he did last week in a shaky season debut and return from injury.

Luis Gil Shines In Bounce-back Start, Gives Yankees Shot In The Arm

NEW YORK — After a shaky return from injury and a tough season debut, right-hander Luis Gil delivered exactly what the New York Yankees needed—an encouraging start that hinted at his past form. Gil, the 2024 American League Rookie of the Year, made a strong bounce-back in Saturday’s 5–4 Yankees win over the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium. He pitched 5 1/3 innings, yielding two runs on six hits, while striking out seven. His command improved no…