All of the runs scored in the first two innings. Gallen recovered to retire 13 of the final 14 batters he faced, but the damage was done. Gallen has typically been better than most at avoiding the home run ball, but his groundball rate is lower than ever right now, and he gave up two homers today, bringing his season total to five in 27 1/3 innings. There’s still some mixed-league value here, but he’s a No. 4 or No. 5 these days. He’s due to make his next start versus the Braves.

Gallen struck out five batters on the afternoon while issuing three free passes. The only blemish on his day came on a two-run blast off the bat of William Contreras in the opening inning. The 29-year-old right-hander settled in nicely afterwards and blanked the Brewers the rest of the way, setting the stage for the Diamondbacks to come back. He generated nine swings and misses on 89 pitches in the game, posting a CSW of 31 percent. On the season, Gallen now holds a 4.64 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and a 24/11 K/BB ratio over 21 1/3 innings through his first four starts. He’ll square off against the Cubs his next time out at Wrigley Field on Saturday.

What a turnaround for Gallen compared to his poor start on opening day. He had significantly better command of his patented knuckle-curve and it sent the Yankees spinning with a whopping 13 swings-and-misses. Overall, he forced a career-best 25 whiffs and tied his career-high with 13 strikeouts. His fastball was a bit spotty, but his knuckle-curve, slider, and changeup were all so nasty that it didn’t matter at all. He’s lined up for a two-start week coming up against the Orioles and Brewers.