New York Swept Boston Because They Won The Doubleheader On Tuesday, Andrew Heaney Was Brilliant After Giving Up First Inning Home Run To Xander Bogaerts In The Finale Last Night In Bronx New York
New York swept Boston because they won the doubleheader on Tuesday!
Why?
Because they New York swept Boston in the doubleheader in Bronx New York Tuesday afternoon, Tuesday night.
Why?
Because New York won the opening game of the doubleheader by a score of 5-3!
Why?
In the fifth inning Luke Voit lifted a go-ahead, two-run single into shallow center field. Voit’s bloop hit followed one-out walks by Brett Gardner, Aaron Judge and Joey Gallo as the Red Sox were burned by an ineffective bullpen display, with Garrett Whitlock and Josh Taylor combining to fill the bases.
Giancarlo Stanton came off the bench to lace a 116.2 mph RBI single, extending New York’s lead as it batted around in the frame.
Then Jonathan Loaisiga navigated out of that bases-loaded, no-out jam, inducing a flyout and striking out the next two hitters to seal the Yankees’ 5-3, seven-inning victory over the Red Sox in the first game of a day-night doubleheader on Tuesday afternoon at Yankee Stadium.
In the night game New York won by a score of 2-0!
Why?
Luis Gil who is a rookie pitched around around three hits and four walks over 4 2/3 innings, striking out four.
Offensively Luis Gil was supported by Giancarlo Stanton, Luke Voit who each homered.
To closeout the game Wandy Peralta recorded four huge outs in relief to keep Boston off the scoreboard and set the stage for Chad Green’s save. Peralta relieved Gil in the fifth, induced Rafael Devers to bounce into an inning-ending fielder’s choice.
“according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com”
And New York swept Boston in the doubleheader in the process.
Because New swept Boston they’ve overtaken them for an American League Wild Card spot.
“according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com”
Then New York swept Boston in the series in Bronx New York!
When?
Wednesday night!
Why?
After giving up a first inning homer to Xander Boegerts Andrew Heaney settled in, holding Boston to just one other hit in a 108-pitch effort. Heaney walked two and struck out four, then handed off to Zack Britton for a clean eighth.
Andrew Heaney had this to say about his start verses Boston!
It's a really good feeling," Heaney said. "I did my job tonight to give us a chance to win. With this lineup that we have on this team, you've just got to give those guys a chance, because they're going to put up runs."
Offensively New York batted around for four runs in the second inning, knocking out starter Nick Pivetta after recording only five outs. Brett Gardner lifted a sacrifice fly, Velazquez stroked a run-scoring hit and Rizzo connected for a two-run single in his return from the COVID-19 injured list
Andrew Velazquez singled home another run in the eighth, chasing home Gary Sánchez after a double.
Defensively Andrew Velazquez ranged into the hole, slid as the ball got past diving third baseman Rougned Odor, then hurried to his feet and fired a one-hop strike across the infield, retiring Kevin Plawecki and sealing the Yankees' 5-2 victory over Boston.
Andrew Velazsquez had this to say about his performance!
It's what you dream about," Velazquez said. "You come here and you want to be a part of something -- not only doing good on the field, but earning the respect of the guys in the locker room."
“according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com”
Tonight New York begins a four game series with Minnesota in Bronx New York.
Two right handed pitchers are starting the game for New York, Minnesota!
Why?
Jameson Taillon is starting for New York!
Jameson Taillon comes into the game with a record of 7-4 with an earn run average of 3.89.
John Gant comes into the game with a record of 4-6 with an earn run average of 3.49.
https://www.mlb.com/probable-pitchers
But could mother nature possibly get in the way!
I’d say their is a small chance of that happening!
Why?
Because their is a 10% chance of rain at first pitch!
“according to accuweather.com”
First pitch is set for 7:05pm from Yankee Stadium!
The game is going to be televised on Bally Sports North, Major League Baseball Network Yes!