Jordan Montgomery Faces Baltimore For The First Time This Season As New York And Baltimore Play Game Three Of Their Four Game Series In Bronx New York
There is a first time for everything!
On Saturday afternoon Jordan Montgomery who is a left handed pitcher for New York will be making his first start against Baltimore in 2020 when New York and Baltimore play game three of their four game series
Where?
In Bronx New York where Jordan Montgomery will be making his eighth start of the season against who Dean Kreamer who unlike Montgomery is a rookie!
New York who is a member of the American League East comes into the game with a record of 24-21 and is in third place in the American League East while Baltimore comes into the game with a record of 20-24 and is fourth in the American League East. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/standings
As stated above,
Jordan Montgomery will start for New York!
The left handed pitcher comes into the game with a record of 2-2 and and earn run average of 5.72. Montgomery will get his first look at the Orioles in 2020, making his eighth start of the season. The left-hander hasn't won since Aug. 11, going 0-1 with a 6.39 ERA over his past four starts. He will oppose Baltimore’s Dean Kreamer who unlike him is a right handed pitcher! Dean Kreamer comes into the game with a record of 1-0 with an earn run average of 1.50. Kremer dazzled in his MLB debut, firing six strong innings to beat the Yankees. The Orioles' No. 10 prospect struck out seven in what was the best debut by an O's starter since 2015.”according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/roster/probable-pitchers
Unlike,
Friday Saturday’s game will just be a single game instead of a doubleheader!
As for the doubleheader on Friday between New York and Baltimore
Gerrit Cole and Masahiro Tanaka both suffered setbacks when they pitched verses Baltimore in Maryland a week ago!
Why?
Last Saturday Gerrit Cole allowed five runs (one earned) over six innings while on Sunday Masahiro Tanaka allowed four runs two of which were earned “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/roster/probable-pitchers/2020-09-11
This week though, both right handed pitchers for New York bounced back and avenged their losses to Baltimore
When?
In the doubleheader on Friday in Bronx New York!
How?
Gerrit Cole struck out nine hitters and only gave up two hits in a two hit shutout leading New York to a 6-0 win in game one of the doubleheader. “according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com
While Masahiro Tanaka who like his teammate Gerrit Cole is a right handed pitcher struck out five without a walk, retiring the final 12 men he faced after hitting Renato Núñez with a second-inning pitch. “according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com
As for the offense in game one DJ LeMahieu provided near-instant run support, connecting for his fourth leadoff homer of the season, and sixth overall. Brett Gardner and Kyle Higashioka added two-run homers off right-hander Alex Cobb, who permitted five runs and seven hits over four innings. Mike Tauchman added a run-scoring single in the sixth inning. “according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com
As for the offense in the finale of the doubleheader Luke Voit hit a pair of three run homers in New York’s 10-1 win the second game of the doubleheader where they earned a sweep of Baltimore in the doubleheader on Friday!
While New York won both games in the doubleheader Baltimore meanwhile lost both!
Why?
The onus in Game 2 fell largely on rookie left-hander Keegan Akin, who beat the Yankees in Baltimore last time out but lasted just two-thirds of an inning in the Bronx. Allowing four runs on RBIs from Clint Frazier, Gleyber Torres and Miguel Andújar (two-run double), Akin was lifted after 39 pitches to begin a bullpen carousel that lasted long into the evening. Luke Voit hit two homers later off Asher Wojciechowski to supply the final margin.”according to an article by Joe Trezza on mlb.com
“Keegan’s pitch count was up there, and we just couldn’t let him go past 40 pitches since he’s a young guy that we care about,” manager Brandon Hyde said. “Unfortunately, his outing was cut extremely short and it kind of puts us in a tough spot.”according to an article by Joe Trezza on mlb.com
First pitch is set for 1:05pm from Yankee Stadium!
The game will be televised on MASN, Major League Baseball Network and Yes!