Heels in MLB: Recapping Former Tar Heels play in June

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Jun 30, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Andrew Miller (48) pitches against the Texas Rangers during the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium. Yankees won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 30, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Andrew Miller (48) pitches against the Texas Rangers during the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium. Yankees won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /

team. 43. <p><strong>May Stats</strong>: 11.2 IP, 2 ER, 23 SO, 1 SV, 6 HLDS, 1-0 record with a 1.54 ERA</p><div class=. . . Andrew Miller. RP

June Stats: 14 IP, 3 ER, 26 SO, 1 SV, 6 HLDS, 3-0 record with a 1.93 ERA

Miller continues to be one of the most dominant set up men in the league. Combined with Aroldis Chapman, they make one of the toughest one-two left-handed punches in the MLB.

However with the Yankees falling behind in the division, Miller’s real value is as a trade asset. Depending on where he goes, this could be very good news especially if it allows Miller to return to his dominate closer role.

So far this season in 13.2 innings as a closer, Miller has seven saves in eight chances while only allowing one ER and striking out 24. For the right contender, that kind of player can be the difference between an early exit and a World Series Championship.

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Andrew Miller


May Stats: 11.2 IP, 2 ER, 23 SO, 1 SV, 6 HLDS, 1-0 record with a 1.54 ERA

June Stats: 14 IP, 3 ER, 26 SO, 1 SV, 6 HLDS, 3-0 record with a 1.93 ERA

Miller continues to be one of the most dominant set up men in the league. Combined with Aroldis Chapman, they make one of the toughest one-two left-handed punches in the MLB.

However with the Yankees falling behind in the division, Miller’s real value is as a trade asset. Depending on where he goes, this could be very good news especially if it allows Miller to return to his dominate closer role.

So far this season in 13.2 innings as a closer, Miller has seven saves in eight chances while only allowing one ER and striking out 24. For the right contender, that kind of player can be the difference between an early exit and a World Series Championship.

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