New York Snapped Their Five Game Losing Streak, Topped Atlanta As Aaron Hicks Scored On Wild Pitch, Mike Ford Walked, Jameson Taillon Bounced Back, Gio Urshela Homered

New York snapped their five game losing streak, topped Atlanta by a score of 3-1!

When?

Last night in the opening game of the two game series!

Where?

Bronx New York!

How?

Aaron Hicks scored on Nate Jones’ eighth-inning wild pitch and Mike Ford worked a bases-loaded walk.

“according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com”

Jameson Taillon who started the game for New York bounced back from his previous outing verses Toronto where he gave up five runs , eight hits in 3 2/3 innings.

“according to https://www.mlb.com/probable-pitchers/2021-04-20

How?

Jameson Taillon limited Atlanta to to one run on four hits over five innings.

Gio Urshela hit a solo home run over the center-field wall and onto the netting that covers Monument Park. The homer was Urshela's second of the season, producing all the Yankees mustered against Charlie Morton.

“according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com”

Tonight New York and Atlanta are playing the finale!

Where?

Bronx New York where two right handed pitchers are going to be starting the finale for New York and Atlanta!

Why?

Corey Kluber is going to be starting for New York and Ian Anderson is starting for Atlanta!

Corey Kluber comes into the finale with a record of 0-1 with an earn run average of 6.10.

Why?

Corey Kluber has yet to complete five innings in any of his three starts this season. He tossed 77 pitches last time out vs. the Blue Jays, allowing three runs and six hits over four innings. Kluber has permitted 16 hits in 10 1/3 innings.

Ian Anderson comes into the finale with a record of 0-0 with an earn run average of 4.70.

Why?

Anderson allowed three homers in his final spring start, and he's surrendered a .448 slugging percentage through his first three starts of the regular season. He allowed just one home run over 51 innings and surrendered a .230 slugging percentage over 10 starts (includes the playoffs) last year.

“according to https://www.mlb.com/probable-pitchers/2021-04-21

But will Corey Kluber and Ian Anderson have the opportunity to start the finale tonight in Bronx New York or will mother nature not allow it?

At first pitch there is a 34 % chance of precipitation and by 7:00pm it goes down to 24% and by 8:00pm 6% so I would say they would probably be able to get the game in.

First pitch is set for 6:35pm from Yankee Stadium!

The game is going to be televised on Bally Sports South, ESPN and Yes!