Jose Berrios to start for Twins vs. Yankees in NLDS opener

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Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios throws against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of their American League MLB baseball game in Toronto Tuesday May 7, 2019. (Fred Thornhill / CP)

NEW YORK — Jose Berrios will start the AL Division Series opener for the Minnesota Twins against the New York Yankees.

Berrios was 14-8 with a 3.68 ERA and 195 strikeouts in 200 1/3 innings.

James Paxton (15-6, 3.82) will start Friday night’s game for the Yankees.

Twins manager Rocco Baldelli did not announce a Game 2 starter. Right-hander Jake Odorizzi (15-7, 3.51) is the most likely candidate.

Masahiro Tanaka (11-9, 4.45) starts Game 2 for the Yankees on Saturday and Luis Severino (1-1, 1.50) for Game 3 at Minnesota on Monday.

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