Nick Nelson, Michael Wacha Are Starting The Opening Game Of The Three Game Series For New York And Tampa Bay
Two right handed pitchers are starting the opening game of the three game series for New York and Tampa Bay .
When?
Tonight!
Where?
Bronx New York!
Why?
Because Nick Nelson is starting New York!
The right handed pitcher comes into the game with a record of 0-1 with an earn run average of 9.00. Nelson will make his first career start as the opener against the Rays, and he'll be followed by Michael King. Nelson has faced Tampa Bay in relief four times, striking out five over four innings. He is going to be opposing Michael Wacha who like him is a right handed pitcher. Michael Wacha comes into the game with a record 0-1 with a 7.00 earn run average.
Why?
Because last time out verses New York Michael Wacha gave up three runs in four innings, with all three coming in his first frame. He retired the final nine hitters he faced in order.
“according to Baseball Probable Pitchers | MLB.com
New York who comes into the opening game with a record of 5-7 and in third place in the American League East and is 3.5 games back of Boston who is leading the division.
Why?
Because they lost their previous game to Toronto!
When?
Wednesday night in Dunedin Florida by a score of 5-4!
Though,
Court was in session twice!
When?
Wednesday!
Where?
Dunedin Florida in New York’s 5-4 loss to Toronto.
Why?
Because Aaron Judge homered twice!
However, it wasn’t enough,
Why?
Because New York struggled offensively after Aaron Judge homered the second time then New York scored two more runs on a single by Gio Urshela
Corey Kluber who started the game for New York wasn’t able to give New York length.
Why?
Corey Kluber pitched four innings and allowed three runs on six hits and two walks, while throwing just 77 pitches.
according to an article by Bill Ladson on mlb.com”
While Tampa Bay meanwhile comes into the game with a record of 5-8 and is in fourth place and 4.0 games back of Boston who is leading the division.
Why?
Because like New York they lost their previous game but unlike New York Tampa Bay lost their previous game on Thursday to Texas.
Where?
St. Petersburg Florida!
Why?
Texas gave Tampa Bay plenty of chances to salvage a four-game split Thursday night at Tropicana Field, but in keeping with a theme of the series, Tampa Bay couldn’t capitalize on the opportunity.
Tampa Bay had had seven hits and eight walks, and the Rangers threw away the ball twice on one play to let Brett Phillips scramble home from second base on a wild, game-tying sequence in the seventh inning. Yet they could not come up with the timely hits they needed, finishing just 3-for-13 with runners in scoring position in a 6-4 loss in 10 innings at Tropicana Field.
“according to an article by Adam Berry on mlb.com”
But could mother nature cause the game to postponed?
That is a possibility!
Why?
Because there is a 60% chance of rain at 7:00pm. “according to The Bronx, NY Hourly Weather | AccuWeather
First pitch is set for 7:05pm from Yankee Stadium!
The game is going to be televised on Bally Sports Sun, Major League Baseball Network and Yes!