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Anthony Rizzo Made His Inaugural Impression, Jameson Taillon Pitched Five Scoreless Innings, New York Topped Miami By A Score Of 3-1 In The Opening Game Of Their Three Game Series In Miami Florida

Anthony Rizzo who is a first baseman played nine full seasons with the Chicago Cubs who are a member of the National League Central and part of a tenth season!

When?

2012-2021!

In his inaugural season in 2012 with the Chicago Cubs Anthony Rizzo played in 87 games, had 337 at bats, contributed 44 runs, 96 hits , 15 home runs 48 runs batted in and had a batting average of 285.

In his second season in 2013 with the Chicago Cubs Anthony Rizzo played in 160 games , had 606 at bats contributed 71 runs, 141 hits , 23 home runs, 80 runs batted in and had a batting average of 233.

In third season in 2014 with the Chicago Cubs Anthony Rizzo played in 140 games , had 524 at bats, contributed 89 runs , 150 hits, 32 home runs and had a batting average of 286.

In his fourth season with the Chicago Cubs in 2015 Anthony Rizzo played in 160 games, had 586 at bats , contributed 94 runs, 163 hits , 31 home runs , 101 runs batted in and a batting average of 278.

In his fifth season with the Chicago Cubs in in 2016 Anthony Rizzo played in 155 games, had 583 at bats , contributed 94 runs , 170 hits , 32 home runs, 109 runs batted in and had a batting average of 292.

In his sixth season with the Chicago Cubs in 2017 Anthony Rizzo played in 157 games, had 572 at bats , contributed 99 runs, 156 hits 32 home runs, 109 runs batted in and had a batting average of 273.

In his seventh season with the Chicago Cubs in 2018 Anthony Rizzo played in 153 games , had 566 at bats contributed 74 runs , 160 hits , 25 home runs, 101 runs batted in and was apart of the Chicago Cubs World Series team that snapped their 108 years with a World Series Championship as the Chicago Cubs topped Cleveland in game seven of the World Series by a score of 8-7.

In 2019 Anthony Rizzo played in 146 games , had 512 at bats , contributed 89 runs , 150 hits , 27 home runs, 94 runs batted in and had a batting average of 293.

In 2020 in the short 60 game season Anthony Rizzo played in 58 games, had 203 at bats , contributed 26 runs , 45 hits ,11 home runs , 24 runs batted in and had a batting average of 222.

This season Anthony Rizzo played in 92 games , had 323 at bats, contributed 41 runs , 80 hits , 14 home runs , 40 runs batted in and has a batting average of 248.

Anthony Rizzo wouldn’t stay with the Chicago Cubs!

Why?

Because he would get traded to New York!

Anthony Rizzo had this to say about being traded to New York!

I think this is a great opportunity and i’m really fortunate to be going to the New York Yankees .

It’s the No.1 sports franchise in the world . It’s going to be a fun ride. I can’t wait to get there and just try to settle in as fast as I can.

“according to Bryan Hoch’s tweet on Twitter”

Last night in the opening of game of the three game series between New York, Miami in Miami Florida Anthony Rizzo made his inaugural impression for the team that wears the pinstripes.

How?

Anthony Rizzo went 2-3 with a walk and two runs scored.

His first?

A home run over the right field wall.

The home traveled 449 feet and game New York a 1-0 lead!

Anthony Rizzo had this to say about his home run!

It was amazing,” Rizzo said. “Coming in, getting the first at-bat out of the way … and kind of getting those jitters out of the way.”

Jameson Taillon who was the starting pitcher for New York in the opening game of the three game series pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings and struck out five.

Jameson Taillon had this to say about his start verses Miami!

I felt I didn’t have my best stuff, but we made it work,” Taillon said. “I don’t know. Baseball is weird. I think there is something to it when you have a little more confidence and you throw your pitches with conviction. The reaction from the hitters are a little better. They don’t hit your mistakes as often.”

“according to an article by Bill Ladson on mlb.com”

Tonight New York, Miami are supposed to play game two of their three game series in Miami Florida

Domingo German is supposed to start for New York while the starter for Miami has yet to have been announced but could mother nature be a problem?

I’d say that could be a possibility!

Why?

Because there is a 29% chance of rain at first pitch but that won’t be a problem because Marlines Park has a retractable roof.

Domingo German comes into the game with a record of 4-5 with an earn run average of 4.45.

Why?

On Sunday July 25,2021 Domingo German was amazing in his start verses Boston in Boston Massachusetts!

How amazing?

Domingo Germán struck out 10 against a walk over his sharp seven-plus inning performance.

In the seventh inning, Germán struck out Jarred Duran, then saw Bogaerts reach on a strikeout that tipped catcher Gary Sánchez's glove for a passed ball. Germán recovered, fanning Rafael Devers and J.D. Martinez to keep the bid alive.

Offensively Domingo German was supported by Rougned Odor who homered and drove in two runs as New York touched left-hander Martín Pérez for three runs over six innings. Gio Urshela went 1-for-3 with an RBI single in his return from the COVID-19 injured list, and Gleyber Torres drove in a run in the eighth that built a four-run Yankees lead at the time.

But Domingo German was denied the no-hitter and win.

Why?

Alex Verugo hit a lead off double!

Then Jonathan Loaisiga surrendered hits to all four men he faced, with Christian Vázquez and Kiké Hernández drilling run-scoring knocks before pinch-hitter Kevin Plawecki greeted Zack Britton with a game-tying groundout. Xander Bogaerts' sacrifice fly put Boston ahead.

Then Zack Britton who like Jonathan Loaisiga is a reliever gave up a game tying groundout and Xander Bogaerts' sacrifice fly put Boston ahead. Matt Barnes closed out the ninth around Giancarlo Stanton's two-out single, sealing the Yanks' third loss in four games this weekend and their 10th defeat in 13 tries vs. Boston overall.

And New York lost the finale by a score of 5-4!

Domingo German had this to say about his performance!

Unfortunately, I couldn't finish what I really wanted there, which was to go all the way," Germán said. "I was missing a start like this one, to get me back on track after a few outings where it's been tough just getting to the fifth inning. It's definitely satisfying; it gives you confidence."

Jonathan Loaisiga had this to say about his relief appearance!

I wasn't able to locate my slider for strikes and my sinker wasn't moving," Loaisiga said through an interpreter. "It's been a very important pitch for me the whole season, and unfortunately today it didn't have the action that it's had in the past. It's a bad day for me. It hurts."

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

First pitch is set for 7:10pm from IonDepot park!

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