They are not likely to see him again in this series, and the Dodgers have no other left-handed starters.

But the fact Texas features three left-handed starters could limit his role.

O'Neill, for example, was making only his 12th start in 25 games against left-handed starters.

The victory, in fact, left the Yankees with a 20-9 record against left-handed starters.

The most glaring: their lack of success against left-handed starters.

The Yankees appear helpless against left-handed starters, with a 3-8 record in those games.

The Yankees (58-44) are just 16-16 against left-handed starters this season.

The Twins were 23-29 against left-handed starters during the regular season.

The team's record of 27-33 against left-handed starters was the worst in the league.

They had seen five left-handed starters and beaten them all.