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With New York Being Down 3-0 To Houston In ALCS (American League Championship Series) Nestor Cortes Task Is To Keep New York's Season Alive As He Opposes Lance McCullers Jr. Tonight In Bronx New York

With New York being down 3-0 to Houston in ALCS (American League Championship Series)

Nestor Cortes task is to keep New York’s season alive as he opposes Lance McCullers Jr. tonight in Bronx New York.

Where?

On the mound!

Is Nestor Cortes up for it?

Ahead of New York’s 5-0 loss Houston Saturday Nestor Cortes had this to say!

I’m up for the challenge,falling behind three games to none. “I feel like this is a win-win for me. I’m pitching in the ALCS, and if we win, we have more life. So just happy to be here and take advantage of the opportunity.”

“According to Mark W. Sanchez article on nypost.com”

Though,

Could mother nature prevent Nestor Cortes from keeping New York’s season alive as he opposes Lance McCullers Jr. tonight?

I would say that is a possibility as I would say that is a possibility as there is a 67% chance of rain at first pitch before it turns cloudy with 49% chance an hour following first pitch before chances of rain increase to 61% at 9:00pm , 10:00pm.

“According to accuweather.com”

Nestor Cortes is a left handed starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. is a right handed starting pitcher!

Nestor Cortes has a record of 1-0 with an earn run average of 2.70 in the postseason!

Lance McCullers Jr. has a record of 0-0 with an earn run average of 0-0 with an earn run average of 0.00 in postseason!

“According to mlb.com”

Though, the New York offense is going to have to find a way to score runs with runners in scoring which they have had difficulty doing including in Saturday’s 5-0 loss where they were 0-6 with runners in scoring position . Gleyber Torres was 0-1 Matt Carpenter was 0-1 , Josh Donaldson was 0-1 , Aaron Judge was 0-1 , Jose Trevino was 0-1.

“According to espnapp”

New York is down 3-0 to Houston in the ALCS (American League Division Series) following 5-0 loss to Houston Saturday in game 3 in Bronx New York.

In New York’s game 3 loss to Houston Harrison Bader’s fielding error led to Chas McCormick hitting 2-run home off Gerrit Cole scoring Christian Vazquez that put Houston up 2-0 in the top of 2nd inning before Trey Mancini hit sacrifice fly scoring Alex Bregman sending Yuli Gurriel to second base , sending Kyle Tucker to third base extending Houston lead 3-0 over New York before Christian Vazquez singled to center scoring Kyle Tucker, Yuli Gurriel

Gerrit Cole pitched 5.0 innings surrendering 3 runs 2 walks while striking out 7 batters.

Though,

The offense didn’t help him either as the offense was non existent 0-6 with runners in scoring position as Gleyber Torres was 0-1, Matt Carpenter was 0-1 , Anthony Rizzo was 0-1 , Josh Donaldson was 0-1, Jose Trevino was 0-1 .

“According to espnapp”

Following New York’s 5-0 loss in game 3 of the ALCS (American League Championship Series) to Houston in Bronx New York New York Manager Aaron Boone had this to say!

To win these games, you need a little something from everyone,”Sometimes that can be something small. Sometimes it can be something big. Sometimes it can be something unexpected. But we have people going out there that are certainly capable. A handful are struggling a little bit right now, but we’ve got to find a way against a very good pitching staff.”

Following New York’s 5-0 loss in game 3 of the ALCS (American League Championship Series) to Houston in Bronx New York Harrison Bader had this to say about fielding error charged to him!

Given the situation, it’s two guys going hard for the baseball,”I trust my glove; Judge trusts his glove. As soon as it’s hit in our area, you just want to go for it. We just didn’t hear each other.”

Following New York’s 5-0 loss in game 3 of the ALCS (American League Division Series ) Gerrit Cole had this to say “I just feel like it’s going to be a tight ballgame against the Astros, no matter what,” had this to say about Harrison Bader’s error!

We threw consecutive pitches on the edge all night,
and they put really good, convicted swings on pitchers’ pitches. And they obviously had a little bit of luck go their way.”

Unfortunate,” said a despondent

“According to Julia Kreuz, Bryan Hoch’s articles on mlb.com”

Houston meanwhile comes into game with a 3-0 lead in the ALCS (American League Championship Series) because they’ve won the first three games of the AlCS (American League Championship Series) including Saturday’s game 5-0 where Chas McCormick homered right 335 feet scoring Cristian Vazquez following Harrison Bader’s throwing error in the top of 2nd inning giving Houston a 2-0 lead before Houston scored twice in the top of 6th inning as Trey Mancini hit sacrifice fly to left scoring Alex Bregman, advancing Yuli Gurriel to second base giving Houston a 3-0 lead before Christian Vazquez singled to left center scoring Kyle Tucker, Yuli Gurriel. Houston’s 5 runs supported Cristian Javier who started for Houston who pitched 5.0 innings surrendering 0 earned runs, struckout 5 New York batters, walked 3 New York batters.

“According to espnapp”

Following Houston taking 3-0 lead in ALCS (American League Championship Series) Houston manager Dusty Baker had this to say!

Well, I don't know if dominant's the word,”“I mean, all of 'em are close, except tonight. So I don't think about being dominant. I just think about just scoring one more run than they score and winning the ballgame. The Yankees are always dangerous, especially here in New York, so we got an opportunity to close it out and win tomorrow, so we're going to take every opportunity to try to do that.”

Following Houston taking 3 -0 lead in ALCS (American League Championship Series ) Cristian Javier had this to say! “We’re throwing the ball really well, we’ve played great defense,” reliever Ryne Stanek said. “We’re a confident team. We know what we’re capable of as a team, and everybody kind of holds everybody else accountable by their actions. You don’t want to be the one falling behind anybody by not putting the work in and letting the boys down. I think that’s just how we’re built.”I feel very proud of what I've been able to do here and also for the team to have given me this opportunity,” “I know being a reliever is sometimes just part of the process, but I feel very proud and very happy to be where I'm at.”

Following Houston taking 3-0 lead in ALCS ( American League Championship Series) Chas McCormick who hit 2-run home off New York starting pitcher Gerrit Cole following Harrison Bader’s fielding error had this to say!It would be really hard for [the Yankees] to come back down 3-0, but we’re going to play like it’s the first game of the series tomorrow,”“This is a really good team. We’ve got to make sure we’re ready to go.”

“According to Brian McTaggart article on mlb.com”

First pitch First pitch is set for 7:07pm from Yankee Stadium if fans, spectators are watching in Eastern Standard Time!

First pitch is set for 6:07pm form Yankee Stadium if fans, spectators watching in Central Time!

The game is going to be televised on TBS!