Gerrit Cole, Ryan Yarbrough Are Starting The Finale For New York, Tampa Bay Today

A right handed pitcher, a left handed pitcher are starting today’s finale of the four game series for New York, Tampa Bay.

Why?

Because Gerrit Cole is starting for New York and Ryan Yarbrough is starting for Tampa Bay!

Where?

Bronx New York but could mother nature get in the way of them starting the finale for New York, Tampa Bay?

That is a possibility!

Why?

Because there is a 47% chance of rain at first pitch.

“according to accuweather.com”

Gerrit Cole comes into the finale with a record of 6-2 with an earn run average of 1.78.

Set for his third start of 2021 against the Rays, Cole has fired quality starts in all but two of his 11 outings this year. The right-hander last faced Tampa Bay on May 12, when he struck out 12 over eight scoreless innings to pick up the win in a 1-0 game.

Ryan Yarbrough comes into the game with a record of 2-3 with an earn run average of 4.26.

Yarbrough posted a 3.42 ERA in five May appearances, including three straight starts to finish the month. The lefty is still chasing his first win as a starter since Aug. 11, 2019, but the Rays won each of his last three starts and four of his five May outings.

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

New York comes into the game with a record of 31-25 and is in third place in the American League East.

Why?

Because they topped Tampa Bay last night by a score of 4-3!

Where?

Bronx New York!

Why?

Pitching led the way for New York in their win over Tampa Bay!

When?

Last night!

Where?

Bronx New York!

Why?

Jordan Montgomery struck out six over 61/3 innings.

Jonathan Loaisiga struck out Randy Arozarena on three pitches and coaxed a groundout from the hot-hitting Austin Meadows to preserve New York’s one-run lead.

Chad Green worked a scoreless eighth with one walk and one strikeout.

Then Arodis Chapman came in to close out his 12th save.

“according to an article by Jordan Horrobin on mlb.com”

Tampa Bay who is leading the American League East comes into the game with a record of 35-22.

Why?

Because lost to New York last night by a score of 4-3!

Where?

Bronx New York!

Why?

Rookie left-hander Shane McClanahan battled through his shortest start of the season, and the Rays couldn’t capitalize on enough opportunities as they lost to the Yankees, 4-3

“according to an article by Adam Berry on mlb.com”