Masahiro Tanaka, Huascar Ynoa Start The Finale As New York Goes For The Sweep And Atlanta Goes For The Split In The Bronx
Masahiro Tanaka is making his way back from a concussion.
Why?
Because he was struck in the head by Giancarlo Stanton’s line drive on July 4th in a simulated game.
On Wednesday night Masahiro Tanaka will make yet another start when the Japanese right handed pitcher starts the finale of the two game series versus Atlanta in the Bronx where New York will go for the sweep while Atlanta will aim to earn a split in the series.
However,
There is a possibility that mother nature could get in the way of the New York, Atlanta finale.
Why?
Because their is forty percent chance of precipitation at first pitch. “according to https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/the-bronx/10461/hourly-weather-forecast/334650
New York who is a member of the American League East comes into the game with a record of 11-6 while Atlanta who is a member of the National League East comes into the game with a record of 11-8. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/standings
As stated above,
Masahiro Tanaka will start the finale for New York. The Japanese right handed pitcher comes into the finale with a record of 0-0 with an earn run average of 1.17. He will oppose Atlanta’s Huascar Ynoa who like him is a right handed pitcher. Huascar Ynoa comes into the finale with a record 0-0 like Masahiro Tanaka but unlike Masahiro Tanaka Huascar Ynoa has an earn run average of 3.86. Tanaka is coming off five sharp innings of one-hit ball against the Rays, in which he struck out five without issuing a walk. He said that his slider was much better than in his season debut. Tanaka continues to build stamina after sustaining a concussion on July 4 and should be clear to throw 75 to 80 pitches in this start. Ynoa gets his second start of the season in a bullpen game. Last time out against the Phillies, the right-hander went 2 1/3 frames, allowing a hit and a run while striking out one. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/roster/probable-pitchers
As for the opening game between New York and Atlanta,
Jordan Montgomery bounced back from his loss versus Philadelphia.
How?
The left handed pitcher from Sumter South Carolina tossed five scoreless frames before Marcell Ozuna touched him for a three-run homer in the sixth.”according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com
While New York bounced back from losing three out of four games at Tropicana Field versus Tampa Bay over the weekend.
How?
Luke hit a three run homer while Aaron Judge contributed with a home run of his own in New York’s 9-6 win in the opening game of the two game series in the Bronx over Atlanta . “according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com.
While New York won the opening game of the two game series Atlanta had yet another setback after losing the finale to Philadelphia on Monday in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
Why?
Touki Toussaint’ who started for Atlanta struggled.
How?
He gave up a home run to New York first baseman when he threw a slider. A pitch that he added to his repertoire this winter. But that isn’t all he has given up lately as he and Sean Newcomb have combined for thirteen earned runs over 5/1/3 their last two games. “according to an article by Mark Bowman on mlb.com
First pitch is set for 7:05pm from Yankee Stadium.
The game will be televised on FSSE and Yes.