Aroldis Chapman Escaped Jam, Gio Urshela , DJ Lemahieu , Chris Gittens Turned Triple Play , Gary Sanchez Doubled, New York Topped Oakland 2-1 In The Finale In Bronx New York Today

New York who is a member of the American League East topped Oakland who is a member of the American League West by a score of 2-1 today in the finale of their three game series today Bronx New York!

Why?

Aroldis Chapman who is New York’s closer escaped a jam, New York turned triple play.

How?

The triple play started with Gio Urshela who fielded a hot shot off the bat of Sean Murphy, stepped on third and then fired to second, where DJ LeMahieu completed the turn to first baseman Chris Gittens.

Offensively,

New York was supported by Gary Sanchez’s two run double.

When?

In the sixth inning!

Why?

The first two pitches that came Sánchez’s way were strikes up and away. The third pitch was headed in that same direction, but Sánchez stretched out and made contact, driving a ball to the gap in right-center field.

“according to an article by Betelhem Ashame on mlb.com”

New York who is a member of the American League East has the day off tomorrow before they host Kansas City who is a member of the American League Central starting on Tuesday for a three game series.

Gerrit Cole who is a right handed pitcher is going to be starting for New York!

Gerrit Cole comes into the game with a record of 8-3 with an earn run average of 2.31.

Cole tossed a season-high-tying eight innings Wednesday against the Blue Jays, allowing only two runs on four hits. His 117 strikeouts through his first 14 starts are the most by any Yankees pitcher in his first 14 starts of a season.

Who Gerrit Cole will be opposing on Tuesday when New York opens up their three game series with Kansas City has yet to have been announced.

First pitch is set for 7:05pm from Yankee Stadium!

The game is going to be televised on Bally Sports Kansas City, Yes!