James Paxton, John Curtiss Tabbed For The Finale As New York Looks To Avoid Being Swept By Tampa Bay And Losing The Lead In The American League East
New York has lost the first two games of the three game series to Tampa Bay in Bronx New York.
How?
In the opening game on Tuesday night Masahiro Tanaka who is a Japanese right handed pitcher for New York struggled.
Why?
Ten of Tanaka’s 71 pitches registered as hard-hit batted balls, showing an exit velocity of 95 mph or greater. According to Statcast, that is the highest percentage of hard-hit pitches in any of Tanaka’s 168 big league games, as he struggled with his fastball, splitter and slider. “according to an article by Bryan Hoch
Masahiro Tanaka gave up two home runs that included a three run shot by Brandon Lowe who is a second baseman for Tampa Bay in the third inning as well as a solo home run by Austin Meadows in the fifth inning. according to an article by Bryan Hoch
While New York had their chance to tie the game.
When?
Luke Voit’s home run cut the deficit in half, Mike Tauchman walked and advanced to third on a Clint Frazier single. After a groundout, pinch-hitter Mike Ford was hit on the left foot to load the bases and then Luke Voit struck out on a slider that was 83.5 miles per hour and Gio Urshela grounded out. according to an article by Bryan Hoch
In game two of the three game series on Wednesday night New York lost yet again!
Why?
Zack Britton who is a left handed reviler was charged with an error and a wild pitch but their is a possibility the left handed reliever also sustained an injury while pitching. “according to an article by Bryan Hoch
When?
On his final pitch!“according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com
What kind of injury?“
A left hamstring injury!
As for New York’s offense,
Tyler Glasnow who started for Tampa Bay limited New York to two runs over 5 2/3 innings.
Those runs came from first baseman Luke Voit who hit an opposite field home run to the second deck in the third inning while Aaron Hicks tripled and scored on an Urshela sacrifice fly in the sixth to tie the game but that was it. “according to an article by Bryan Hoch
While New York lost the series as well as the second game of the three game series Tampa Bay meanwhile won the series.
How?
Ji -Man Choi and Mike Zunino both homered off New York starting pitcher Gerrit Cole. “according to an article by Juan Toribio on mlb.com
On Thursday afternoon New York and Tampa Bay will play their finale of their three game series in Bronx New York.
New York comes into the finale with a record of 16-8 while Tampa Bay comes into the game with a record of 16-9. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/standings
In this game New York will look to avoid being swept by Tampa Bay and look to salvage a game and maintain their lead in the American League East while Tampa Bay will look to sweep New York and take over the lead in the American League East for the first time this season.
James Paxton will start the finale for New York!
The left hander who is from Ladner BC Canada comes into the game with a record of 1-1 with an earn run average of 7:04. Paxton reached a new season high with a 94.8 mph fastball in his most recent start, a good sign as he returns from back surgery performed in February. Paxton didn't have his sharpest stuff, but he held the Red Sox to three runs over five innings in an 11-5 win. He will oppose Tampa Bay’s John Curtiss who unlike him is a right handed pitcher. He comes into the finale with a record of 1-0 and an earn run average of 2.84. Curtiss, who's pitched more than one inning in all three of his appearances this year, will serve as the opener for the first time in his career. Trevor Richards is expected to provide the bulk innings for Tampa Bay.”according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/roster/probable-pitchers
As for the previous game between New York and Tampa Bay,
New York lost yet again as they sufferd a 4-2 loss!
Why?
Zack Britton who is a left handed reliever was charged with an error and a wild pitch but their is a possibility the left handed reliever also sustained an injury while pitching. “according to an article by Bryan Hoch
When?
On his final pitch!“according to an article by Bryan Hoch
What kind of injury?“
A left hamstring injury!
As for New York’s offense,
Tyler Glasnow who started for Tampa Bay limited New York to two runs over 5 2/3 innings.
Those runs came from first baseman Luke Voit who hit an opposite field home run to the second deck in the third inning while Aaron Hicks tripled and scored on an Urshela sacrifice fly in the sixth to tie the game but that was it. “according to an article by Bryan Hoch
While New York lost the series as well as the second game of the three game series Tampa Bay meanwhile won the series.
How?
Ji -Man Choi and Mike Zunino both homered off New York starting pitcher Gerrit Cole. “according to an article by Juan Toribio on mlb.com
First pitch is set for 1:05pm from Yankee Stadium!
The game will be televised on Fox Sports Sun, Major League Baseball Network and Yes!