Revamped ‘pen backs up Gray in Yanks’ win

The acquisition of left-hander Zach Britton added depth to an already deep Yankees bullpen, giving the club reassurance if a starter would have to exit the game early. When right-hander Sonny Gray’s solid night was cut short after getting hit in the hand with a comebacker, the Yankees’ game plan was on full display. Gray tossed five stellar innings of three-hit ball, allowing just two walks and striking out five, and Britton worked a scoreless eighth inning in his Yankees debut to lead New York to a 7-2 victory over Kansas City on Thursday evening.