New York Swept Miami, Miami Was Unable To Salvage Game Out Of Series In Miami Florida
New York who is a member of the American League East swept Miami who is a member of the National League East.
Why?
Because they won the first two games of the three game series!
When?
Friday, Saturday!
New York won on Friday by a score of 3-1!
Why?
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!
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.
“according to an article by Bill Ladson on mlb.com”
On Saturday New York won by a score of 4-2!
Why?
Anthony Rizzo contributed offensively for his new team again as New York topped Miami by a score of 4-2
How?
Anthony Rizzo went 2-for-2 in the game, reached base five times and hit his second home run as a Yankee.
Though that wasn’t the only way Anthony Rizzo contributed as he also contributed defensively.
When?
In the second inning!
How?
In the second inning, the Marlins had runners on first and second with one out. With Lewis Brinson at the plate, Germán threw the ball to the plate. After catcher Gary Sánchez caught the ball, he threw to Rizzo, who quickly tagged Bryan De La Cruz for the second out of the inning. Brinson then struck out to end the threat.
“according to an article by Bill Ladson on mlb.com”
Then on Sunday New York topped Miami by a score of 2-1 though it took them until the eighth inning to get any offense going.
Why?
Miami starter Sandy Alcantara dominated New York for the first seven innings They struck out 10 times and collected two hits. When he left the game, Miami was up, 1-0.
Then Miami’s relievers from the bullpen came in and New York took advantage.
How?
With a runner on first and reliever Anthony Bass on the mound, pinch-hitter Giancarlo Stanton hit what looked like a double-play grounder to third baseman Brian Anderson, who bobbled the ball and threw it away to put runners on first and third with one out.
Then Miami decided decided to put in left-hander Richard Bleier to face Rizzo, who had a .348 batting average against lefties entering Sunday’s action. Rizzo ended up winning the battle when he singled to left field to bring home Brett Gardner. Aaron Judge followed with a single to left field, sending Stanton home to put New York ahead.
Then errors became a problem for Miami!
Why?
Jazz Chisolm Jr. who is Miami’s second baseman had two errors allowed Gleyber Torres to score the third run for New York.
“according to an article by Bill Ladson on mlb.com”
Miami who is a member of the National League East was swept by New York
Why?
Because they lost to New York on Friday by a score of 3-1!
Why?
Because Zach Thompson allowed just an Anthony Rizzo homer across 5 2/3 innings and Miami outhit New York (8-7), but the bats couldn’t complete a late rally.
“according to an article by Christina De Nicola on mlb.com”
Then they lost last night’s game by a score of 4-2!
Why?
Trevor Rogers was chased after in the fourth inning after 74 pitches in Miami’s 4-2 loss
Trevor Rogers surrendered a pair of runs on three straight knocks.
“according to an article by Christina De Nicola on mlb.com”
Tonight New York returns to Bronx New York to begin a three game series verses Baltimore.
Andrew Heaney who is a left handed pitcher is going to be making his New York debut!
Why?
Andrew Heaney who is a left handed starting pitcher pitched for the Los Angeles Angels for seven seasons!
In 2015 Andrew Heaney finished the season with a record of 6-4 with an earn run average of 3.49 for the Los Angeles Angels
In 2016 Andrew Heaney finished the season with a record of 0-1 with an earn run average of 6.00 for the Los Angeles Angels
In 2017 Andrew Heaney finished the season with a record of 1-2 with an earn run average of 7.06 for the Los Angeles Angels
In 2018 Andrew Heaney finished with a record of 9-10 with an earn run average of 4.15 for the Los Angeles Angels
In 2019 Andrew Heaney finished with a record of 4-6 with an earn run average of 4.91 for the Los Angeles Angels
In 2020 for the Los Angeles Angels Andrew Heaney finished with a record of 4-3 with an earn run average of 4.46.
This season for the Los Angeles Angels Andrew Heaney has a record of 6-7 with an earn run average of 6.27.
But Andrew Heaney wouldn’t continue to pitch for the Los Angeles Angels!
Why?
Because he was traded to the New York Yankees!
When?
On July 30, 2021 before the 4pm Trade Deadline!
Tonight Andrew Heaney is making his inaugural start for New York , opposing Jorge Lopez who unlike him is a right handed starting pitcher for Baltimore as they begin a three game series.
Jorge Lopez comes into the game with a record of 2-12 with an earn run average of 6.19.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/probable-pitchers/2021-08-02
First pitch is set for 7:05pm from Yankee Stadium!
The game is going to be televised on MASN, Yes!