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As New York, Cincinnati Are Playing Their Finale Thursday On 4th Of July Current New York Pitcher Marcus Stroman Former New York Pitcher Current Cincinnati Pitcher Frankie Montas Are Starting

On 4th of July we celebrate the United States Of America birthday!

Marcus Stroman has pitched for New York the team that wears the pinstripes for one season so far. Though, he signed a 2 year 37 million dollar deal on January 11, 2024.

According Jeff Passan’s article on ESPN App

Frankie Montas pitched for New York the team that wears the pinstripes part of 2022 season following getting traded from Oakland to New York the team that wears the pinstripes in exchange for left-hander Ken Waldichuk (the club's No. 5 prospect, per MLB Pipeline), right-hander Luis Medina (No. 10), lefty JP Sears (No. 20) and second baseman Cooper Bowman (No. 21).

According to Bryan Hoch MLB article https://www.mlb.com/news/frankie-montas-lou-trivino-traded-to-yankees

At the time of New York the team that wears the pinstripes acquiring, getting Frankie Montas from Oakland New York the team that wears the pinstripes manager Aaron Boone had this to say!

I feel great. I’m really excited about it,

“[Montas] is a great pitcher. There’s been rumors around him most of the first half of the season. I’m excited we were able to push through on a deal for him. His level of talent, especially with how he’s pitched the last couple of years, I’m just excited to get him into the mix.”

Following acquiring getting Frankie Montas from Oakland he pitched, started two seasons for New York the team that wears the pinstripes. In 2022 Frankie Montas finished with a record of 1-3 with an earn run average of 6.35. In 2023 he finished with a record of 1-0 with 0.00 earn run average because had shoulder surgery.

At the time of Frankie Montas undergoing surgery New York the team that wears the pinstripes manager Aaron Boone had this to say!

"He was building back up and just still wasn't quite right,"Now we've gotten to the point where they're going to go in. They'll scope it and then we'll have a better idea of timeframe."

If it is "just a scope," then Montas "could be back late in the year."

Obviously, losing Frankie is clearly a blow,

"But we also feel very confident in those that are going to now maybe get an opportunity because he's not there initially.

"You always see surprises each and every year of guys kind of kicking the door and taking advantage of an opportunity," he continued. "I'm excited about the talent we have in the room."

According to article by ESPN News Services

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/35665579/shoulder-surgery-table-yankees-pitcher-frankie-montas

As New York the team that wears the pinstripes, Cincinnati are playing their finale Thursday on 4th of July current New York the team that wears the pinstripes Marcus Stroman former New York the team that wears the pinstripes pitcher Frankie Montas are starting.

Where?

On the mound in Bronx New York!

Marcus Stroman, Frankie Montas are alike because they’re both right handed starting pitchers!

Marcus Stroman comes into the finale with record of 7-3 with an earn run average of 3.29 because on Friday June 28, 2024 at Toronto Marcus Stroman who was opposing his former team pitched 4.1 innings surrendering 5 hits, 3 earned runs, 3 walks while striking 3 Toronto batters.

Frankie Montas comes into the finale with record of 3-6 with an earn run average of 4.23 because on Friday June 28, 2024 at St. Louis Frankie Montas pitched 6.0 innings surrendering 2 hits, 1 earned run, 3 walks while striking out 5 St. Louis batters.

According to https://www.mlb.com/player/marcus-stroman-573186

https://www.mlb.com/player/frankie-montas-593423

Though,

Could mother nature prevent Marcus Stroman, Frankie Montas from making their starts as scheduled as we celebrate Independence Day 4th of July America’s birthday?

There is a possibility of that happening because at first pitch there are intermittent clouds with 9% chance of rain before intermittent clouds continue an hour following first pitch being thrown at 3:00pm 4:00pm when the game is supposed to be over.

According to Accuweather on ESPN App

New York the team that wears the pinstripes is a member of the American League East comes into the finale with record of 54-34 is going to be looking salvage game out of the series because they lost the first two games of the series to Cincinnati including Wednesday’s game 3-2 where in the bottom of 7th inning New York the team that wears the pinstripes shortstop Anthony Volpe doubled to left scoring New York the team that wears the pinstripes catcher Austin Wells, designated hitter Jahmai Jones.

Though,

Anthony Volpe who is the shortstop for New York for the team that wears the pinstripes doubled to left scoring New York the team that wears the pinstripes catcher Austin Wells, designated hitter Jahmai Jones New York the team that wears the pinstripes lost 3-2 to Cincinnati Wednesday in Bronx New York as New York the team that wears the pinstripes starting pitcher Carlos Rodon surrendered home runs.

To who?

Cincinnati third baseman Noelvi Marte that scored Cincinnati catcher Tyler Stephenson. Cincinnati Center Fielder Stuart Fairchild.

When?

In top of 2nd inning in top of 5th inning!

Offensively New York the team that wears the pinstripes wasn’t able to provide enough run support to offensively support Carlos Rodon who pitched 5.1 innings surrendering 3 hits, 3 earned runs , 2 walks while striking out 8 Cincinnati batters . Michael Tonkin who relieved Carlos Rodon who pitched 1.2 innings surrendering 0 hits, 0 earned runs , 1 walk while striking out 1 Cincinnati batter. Tommy Kahnle who relieved Michael Tonkin who pitched 1.0 innings surrendering 0 hits, 0 earned runs , 0 walks while striking out 1 Cincinnati batter. Clay Holmes who relieved Tommy Kahnle who pitched 1.0 innings surrendering 0 hits, 0 earned runs , 0 walks while striking out 3 Cincinnati batters.

Following New York the team that wears the pinstripes shortstop Anthony Volpe doubling scoring New York the team that wears the pinstripes catcher Austin Wells, designated hitter Jahmai Jones New York the team that wears the pinstripes had this to say about New York the team that wears the pinstripes shortstop Anthony Volpe bunting to advance the runner with opportunity to tie game with New York the team that wears the pinstripes captain, center fielder Aaron Judge New York the team that wears the pinstripes right fielder Juan Soto to the plate New York the team that wears the pinstripes manager Aaron Boone had this to say!

I figured he was going to be hard to double up,“You are taking a shot with Soto and Judge coming up.”

Following New York the team that wears the pinstripes shortstop Anthony Volpe doubling scoring New York the team that wears the pinstripes catcher Austin Wells, designated hitter Jahmai Jones New York the team that wears the pinstripes had this to say about New York the team that wears the pinstripes shortstop Anthony Volpe bunting to advance the runner with opportunity to tie game with New York the team that wears the pinstripes captain, center fielder Aaron Judge New York the team that wears the pinstripes right fielder Juan Soto to the plate New York the team that wears the pinstripes starting Carlos Rodon who who pitched 5.1 innings surrendering 3 hits, 3 earned runs , 2 walks while striking out 8 Cincinnati batters had this to say about home run surrendered to Noelvi Marte that scored Cincinnati catcher Tyler Stephenson about his start!

I kind of pulled that fastball down and in. That ball was supposed to be up,”

There were some pitches I would like to have back,”

… I wish I kept some runs off the board and give the boys a better chance. It’s on to the next [start] now.”

According to Bill Ladson’s MLB article https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/carlos-rodon-allows-2-homers-as-yankees-lose-to-reds

Cincinnati unlike New York the team that wears the pinstripes is a member of National League Central is going to be looking to sweep New York the team that wears the pinstripes because they won the first two games of the series including Wednesday’s game 3-2 where Cincinnati third baseman Noelvi Marte hit home run that scored Cincinnati catcher Tyler Stephenson. Cincinnati Center Fielder Stuart Fairchild off New York the team that wears the pinstripes starting pitcher Carlos Rodon who pitched 5.1 innings who surrendered 3 hits, 3 earned runs , 2 walks while striking out 8 Cincinnati batters .

Offensively Cincinnati third baseman Noelvi Marte hitting home run that scored Cincinnati catcher Tyler Stephenson. Cincinnati Center Fielder Stuart Fairchild hitting home run off New York the team that wears the pinstripes starting pitcher Carlos Rodon offensively supported Andrew Abbott who started who pitched 6.1 innings surrendering 3 hits, 1 earned run , 4 walks while striking out 2 New York the team that wears the pinstripes batters. Fernando Cruz who relieved Andrew Abbott who pitched 0.2 innings surrendering 1 hit, 1 earned run , 2 walks while striking out 0 New York the team that wears the pinstripes batters. Lucas Simms who relieved Fernado Cruz who pitched 0.2 innings surrendering 1 hit, 0 earned runs , 1 walk while striking 0 New York the team that wears the pinstripes batters. Justin Wilson who relieved Lucas Simms who pitched 0.1 innings surrendering 0 hits, 0 earned runs , 0 walks while striking out 1 New York the team that wears the pinstripes batter. Alexis Diaz who relieved Justin Wilson who pitched 1.0 innings surrendering 0 hits, 0 earned runs , 1 walk while striking out 0 New York the team that wears the pinstripes batters.

According to espn app

Following Cincinnati ‘s 3-2 win over New York the team that wears the pinstripes Thursday Cincinnati starting pitcher Andrew Abbott who pitched 6.1 innings surrendering 3 hits, 1 earned run , 4 walks while striking out 2 New York the team that wears the pinstripes had this to say!

“We still have to come ready to play tomorrow,"We still have to handle everybody else just like we’re handling these past two games. It’s no different in MLB. We expect to win.”

Following Cincinnati ‘s 3-2 win over New York the team that wears the pinstripes Wednesday Cincinnati manager David Bell had this to say!

You have to get outs. You have to trust our guys,""They believe they can get outs, and that’s really important. The situation called for taking our best shot at it."

Following Cincinnati ‘s 3-2 win over New York the team that wears the pinstripes Wednesday Cincinnati reliever Fernando Cruz who relieved Andrew Abbott who pitched 0.2 innings surrendering 1 hit, 1 earned run , 2 walks had this to say had this to say about New York the team that wears the pinstripes captain, center fielder who grounded into double play and was unable to even the game at 3 runs a piece!

He’s the best hitter in the world. There’s no better way to compete than getting him to hit into a double play with a game like that,“I’ve received the best confidence from the coaching staff, from the organization, to be able to have the game put into my hands for those situations. I was expecting just what happened.”

“If we were sleeping, this will lift us up in a way I cannot describe,"We’re firing up right now. I remember last year, we had a series in Houston [a three-game sweep June 16-18, 2023], and that series took us to what we did last year. I think this is the series that is taking us to where we need to be and put us in position to be in a pennant race realistically.”

According to Mark Sheldon MLB article https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/andrew-abbott-solid-as-reds-beat-yankees

First pitch is set for 1:05pm from Yankee Stadium!

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