Starting Pitching, Relief Pitching Offense By Brett Gardner, DJ Lemahieu Lead New York To Shutout, 4-0 Win Over Houston In Houston Texas As They Opened Up The Three Game Series

Starting pitching, relief pitching, offense by Brett Gardner, DJ Lemahieu led New York to shutout , 4-0 win over Houston in Houston Texas as they opened up the three game series.

When?

Last night!

How?

Nestor Cortes provided 14 outs on 74 pitches. The mustachioed 26-year-old kept Houston off-balance with an assortment of fastballs, sliders and curves, altering his delivery frequently as he lowered his ERA to 1.05.

Lucas Luetge who is from Brenham Texas “according tohttps://www.mlb.com/player/lucas-luetge-476595 entered as the lineup turned over in the fifth, striking out Jose Altuve to end the frame, then spun a perfect sixth to earn the victory. Chad Green fired two scoreless innings and Jonathan Loaisiga recorded the final three outs.

Brett Gardner, DJ Lemahieu both had two run doubles to contribute to the game offensively for New York.

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

Tonight New York, Texas continue their series!

Where?

Houston Texas!

There two right handed pitchers, two former teammates are going to be opposing one another, starting for New York, Houston as they continue their series.

Why?

For two seasons Gerrit Cole was a member of Houston’s starting rotation!

When?

During the 2018 and 2019 season!

For two seasons Gerrit Cole, Zack Greinke were teammates, were in the same starting rotation!

When?

During the 2019 season!

That season Gerrit Cole had a record of 20-5 with an earn run average of 2.50.

That season wiith Houston Zack Greinke had a record of 8-1 with an earn run average of 3.01.

Why?

Because Zack Greinke was acquired on July 31, 2019 from Arizona for cash considerations.

Gerrit Cole is a friend of Zack Greinke’s

“according to an article by Brian McTaggart on mlb.com”

Tonight’s though they aren’t friends!

Why?

Because they’re opponents!

Where?

On the mound!

Where?

Houston Texas!

Why?

Because Gerrit Cole is starting for New York, Zack Grienke is starting for Houston!

Gerrit Cole comes into the game with a record of 8-4 with an earn run average of 2.91.

Zack Grienke comes into the game with a record of 8-2 with an earn run average of 3.64.

“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/gerrit-cole-543037

https://www.mlb.com/player/zack-greinke-425844

But could mother nature be a problem and put the former teammates starts against one another on hold?

That is a possibility!

Why?

Because their is a 25% chance of rain but that shouldn’t be a problem in Houston!

Why?

Because Minute Maid Park has a retractable roof and it’s closed if there is a threat of rain!

“according to an article by Brian McTaggart on mlb.com”

First pitch is set for 7:15pm if you’re on New York time 6:15pm if you’re on Texas time!

Why?

Because Texas is an hour behind!

The game is going to be televised on Fox!