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As New York, Atlanta Are Playing Finale Of Three Game Series Sunday Afternoon In Bronx New York Nestor Cortes, Max Fried Are Starting As New York, Atlanta Are Looking For Series Wins

As New York the team that wears the pinstripes, Atlanta are playing finale of three game series Sunday afternoon in Bronx New York Nestor Cortes, Max Fried are starting as New York, Atlanta are looking for series wins.

Nestor Cortes, Max Fried are alike because they’re both left handed starting pitchers!

Nestor Cortes comes into the finale of three game series with record of 4-5 with an earn run average of 3.36 because on Tuesday June 18, 2024 at Baltimore Nestor Cortes pitched 6.0 innings surrendering 5 hits, 0 earned runs, 0 walks while striking out 6 Baltimore batters.

Max Fried comes into the finale of three game series with record of 6-3 with an earn run average of 3.11 because on Monday June 17, 2024 verses Detroit in Atlanta Georgia Max Fried pitched 5.1 innings surrendering 4 hits, 1 earned run, 3 walks while striking out 6 Detroit batters.

According to https://www.mlb.com/player/nestor-cortes-641482

https://www.mlb.com/player/max-fried-608331

Though, could mother nature prevent Nestor Cortes, Max Fried from making their starts as scheduled from New York the team that wears the pinstripes, Atlanta searching for series wins?

There is a possibility of that happening because at first pitch there intermittent cloudy with 37 % chance of rain an hour following first pitch there are intermittent clouds with 32 % chance of rain at 3:00pm it turns mostly cloudy with 32% chance of rain before it turns mostly cloudy with 36 % chance of rain.

According to Accuweather on ESPN App

New York the team that wears the pinstripes is a member of the American League East is looking to win the series because New York the team that wears the pinstripes comes into the finale of three game series with record of 52-27 because they evened up the series with 8-3 win Saturday in Bronx New York whereew York the team that wears the pinstripes used long ball from captain, center fielder Aaron Judge , small ball to beat Atlanta 8-3 Saturday in Bronx New York.

Aaron Judge’s long ball a 2-run home run to right center scored Juan Soto giving New York the team that wears the pinstripes a 2-1 lead. From there though it was all small ball for New York as captain, center fielder Aaron Judge grounded into double play to Atlanta shortstop Orlando Arcia to Atlanta second baseman Ozzie Albies to Atlanta first baseman Matt Olson scoring Oswaldo Cabrera extending New York the team that wears the pinstripes lead 3-1 in bottom of 3rd inning . In top of 4th inning New York the team that wears the pinstripes second baseman doubled to left scoring designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton extending New York the team that wears the pinstripes lead 4-1. In bottom of 6th inning Oswaldo Cabrera singled to right scoring first baseman Ben Rice catcher Austin Wells extending New York the team that wears the pinstripes lead over Atlanta yet again as New York the team that wears the pinstripes captain, center fielder Aaron Judge walked scoring third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera extending New York the team that wears the pinstripes lead 7-1 before Atlanta got another run on scoreboard as catcher Travis D’ Arnaud 355 feet scoring Marcell Ozuna.

Following New York the team that wears the pinstripes 8-3 win over Atlanta Saturday New York the team that wears the pinstripes manager Aaron Boone had this to say about New York the team that wears the pinstripes captain, center fielder Aaron Judge!

I wouldn’t put a ceiling on anything that Aaron Judge could do,”who was ejected for arguing balls and strikes with home plate umpire Derek Thomas in the seventh inning.

Offensively captain center fielder Aaron Judge long ball, small ball offensively supported Marcus Stroman, who started who pitched 6.2 innings surrendering 3 hits, 3 earned runs , 2 walks while striking out 6 Atlanta batters. Michael Tonkin who relieved Marcus Stroman who pitched 0.1 innings surrendering 0 hits, 0 earned runs , 0 walks while striking out 1 Atlanta batter . Luke Weaver who relieved Michael Tonkin who pitched 1.0 innings surrendering 1 hit , 0 earned runs, 0 walks while striking out 2 Atlanta batters . Phil Bickford who relieved Luke Weaver who pitched 1.0 innings surrendering 0 hits, 0 earned runs , 0 walks while striking 0 Atlanta batters.

Following New York the team that wears the pinstripes 8-3 win over Atlanta Saturday New York the team that wears the pinstripes captain, center fielder had this to say!

It’s just one game, but that’s what we’ve got to do,“Anytime you hit a couple of tough skids right there, you understand it’s a long season, but every game matters. We’ve been through it before, year after year, where you’re counting down days in September and trying to figure out what’s going to happen.”

Following New York the team that wears the pinstripes 8-3 win over Atlanta Saturday New York the team that wears the pinstripes starting pitcher Marcus Stroman who pitched 6.2 innings surrendering 3 hits, 3 earned runs , 2 walks while striking out 6 Atlanta batters had this to say about his teammates captain, center fielder Aaron Judge, right fielder Juan Soto about his start when opposing Atlanta batters!

Judge has been on another historic run; [Juan] Soto has been on a historic run,”

“I’m just very thankful. It’s a momentum shift; gives me a boost and kicks me into gear to let me know I need to be doing a little bit more, because they’re doing their part.”

I felt pretty in control from the start,”

Even after the homer, I felt pretty settled. I knew I didn’t make the pitch I wanted to, so I wasn’t necessarily mad about it. I felt pretty settled all night; I felt calm. I had a lot of confidence in [Austin] Wells behind the dish. I didn’t shake him one time all night.”

According to Bryan Hoch MLB article https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/aaron-judge-hits-28th-homer-as-yankees-beat-braves

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New York the team that wears the pinstripes isn’t the only team looking to win the series as Atlanta who is a member of National League East is as well because Atlanta comes into the finale of three game series with record of 42-32 because Atlanta won the first game of three game series Friday night 8-1 as Atlanta left fielder Jarred Kelenic who singled to right scoring left fielder Adam Duvall extending Atlanta’s lead 4-0 in top of 2nd inning had this to say!

It’s fun when we’re playing this type of baseball,”“The Yankees are a hell of a ballclub, and so are we. I feel like this is a playoff atmosphere with two teams just going toe to toe. I enjoy playing games like this.”

Following Atlanta’s 8-1 win over New York the team that wears the pinstripes Friday in Bronx New York Atlanta starting pitcher Chris Sale who pitched 5.0 innings surrendering 1 hit, 1 earned run, 3 walks while striking out 8 New York the team that wears the pinstripes batters had this to say!

I think that’s why everyone has remained so patient,”“We’ve all been kind of saying the same things for a while. So it’s exciting to see it come to fruition.”

Following Atlanta’s 8-1 win over New York the team that wears the pinstripes Friday in Bronx New York Atlanta manager Brian Snitker had this to say about Jarred Kelenic who singled to right scoring left fielder Adam Duvall had this to say about himself as a player!

“I’ve always had confidence in myself,”

But to recognize Snit put me in the leadoff spot, it’s a sense of confidence he has in me. I’m super thankful for that opportunity and I’m going to do everything I can to contribute any way I can.”

According to Mark Bowman MLB article https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/jarred-kelenic-leads-braves-to-win-over-yankees

First pitch is set for 1:35pm Eastern Time from Yankee Stadium!

The game is going to be televised on Bally Sports Southeast, Yes, Major League Baseball, Network!