"When I look at where we are, I think getting a little bit more consistent length out of our starters is probably the most important (problem we need to fix)," Joe Girardi said before Pineda gave up two earned runs on six hits in 6.1 innings, earning the win in the Yankees' 4-2 victory over the Royals at Yankee Stadium. "Because our bullpen, at times, is fairly taxed. And for them to be successful, you have to keep them from being taxed."