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As New York, Oakland Are Starting Three Game Series Friday Night In Oakland California Gerrit Cole, J.T. Ginn Are Starting

As New York, Oakland are starting three game series Friday night Gerrit Cole, J.T. Ginn are starting.

Where?

On the mound!

Gerrit Cole, J.T. Ginn are alike because they’re both right handed starting pitchers!

Gerrit Cole comes into the game with record of 6-5 with an earn run average of 3.97 because on Saturday September 14, 2024 when opposing Boston batters in Bronx New York he took the loss pitching 4.1 innings surrendering 5 hits, 7 earned runs, 3 walks while striking out 2 Boston batters.

J. T. Ginn comes into the game with record of 0-1 with an earn run average of 4.94 because on the same date Gerrit Cole took the loss to Boston J.T. Ginn took a no decision at Chicago (White Sox) pitching 4.0 innings surrendering 10 hits, 3 earned runs , walks while striking out 3 Chicago (White Sox) batters.

According to https://www.mlb.com/player/gerrit-cole-543037

https://www.mlb.com/player/j-t-ginn-669372

New York the team the team that wears the pinstripes is a member of American League East comes into the first game of three game series with record of 89-64 because though New York the team that wears the pinstripes took out of three games from Seattle in Seattle Washington they lost the finale 3-2 Thursday afternoon though Jazz Chisholm Jr hit home and New York the team that wears the pinstripes almost lost Juan Soto too.

In the top of 3rd inning Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit home run to right center 389 feet scoring New York the team that wears the pinstripes captain, center fielder Aaron Judge. In the top of 7th inning Juan Soto made a catch that caused him to hit his knee in the right field wall getting the ball in.

As the play was happening Michael Kay, former New York the team that wears the pinstripes pitcher Jeff Nelson who were commentating the game on the Yes Network shared their thoughts by saying there isn’t alot of foul territory over there maybe a couple feet once get into right fielder corner once you get up against the fence. Boy that a heck of a play looks like he hit his knee up the right field wall. An outstanding play there isn’t much padding up against the wall. What a scary moment a play that could upend all the plans a guy who doesn't ’ like to miss games who doesn’t like to miss innings.

According to video in Bryan Hoch MLB article

Though,

Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit home run to right center 389 feet scoring Aaron Judge New York lost finale to Seattle 3-2 Thursday afternoon in Seattle Washington and almost lost Juan Soto too

As a team in New York the team that wears the pinstripes 3-2 loss to Seattle Thursday afternoon in Seattle Washington they were 1-12 with runners in scoring position. Giancarlo Stanton who is designated hitter was 0-2 Anthony Rizzo who is first baseman was 0-1 Gleyber Torres who is second baseman was 0-1 Jose Trevino who is catcher was 0-2, Jazz Chisholm Jr. was 0-3 Jasson Dominguez was 0-1 Anthony Volpe was 1-2.

Offensively Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s home run offensively supported Clarke Schmidt who started who pitched 5.0 innings surrendering 6 hits, 1 earned run , 3 walks while striking out 7 Seattle batters . Jake Cousins who is the cousin of NFL quarterback Atlanta quarterback Kirk Cousins who pitched 0.1 innings surrendering 0 hits, 0 earned runs , 0 walks while striking out 1 Seattle batter. Tim Hill who relieved Jake Cousins who pitched 1.2 innings surrendering 0 hits, 0 earned runs , 2 walks while striking out 1 Seattle batter. Clay Holmes who relieved Tim Hill who pitched 1.0 innings surrendering 0 hits, 0 earned runs , 1 walk while striking out 0 Seattle batters.

According to espn app

Following Jazz Chisholm Jr. hitting home run Juan Soto making catch New York the team that wears the pinstripes 3-2 loss to Seattle where they almost losing Juan Soto too New York the team that wears the pinstripes manager Aaron Boone shared his thoughts on Juan Soto what his status is as New York the team that wears the pinstripes starting three game series with Oakland in Oakland California by saying!

he is optimistic that the 25-year-old superstar will not miss time. As for Friday’s series opener at Oakland, Soto said it would depend on how he feels in the morning.

“I think him sliding the way he did served him well,”“My biggest fear was that he twisted something. I think sliding like that probably preserved him a little bit. He banged his knee pretty good.”

Following Jazz Chisholm Jr. hitting home run Juanso Soto making catch New York the team that wears the pinstripes almost losing Juan Soto too New York the team that wears the pinstripes starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt who started who pitched 5.0 innings surrendering 6 hits, 1 earned run , 3 walks while striking out 7 Seattle batters had this to say about Juan Soto’s catch!

It was an amazing play,”“I’m happy he’s doing good. Your heart definitely skips a couple of beats. I’m sure all the Yankee fans across the world were feeling the same.”

Following Jazz Chisholm Jr. hitting home run Juanso Soto making catch New York the team that wears the pinstripes almost losing Juan Soto too New York the team that wears the pinstripes right fielder Juan Soto shared his thoughts by saying We’re trying to keep the game right there,”“You mention free agency, this and that. When I go in those lines, I forget about everything. I literally just focus on the game, trying to win the game, to help the team do the best.”

According to Bryan Hoch MLB article https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/juan-soto-has-injury-scare-after-spectacular-sliding-catch

Oakland is a member of the American League West comes into the first game of three game series with record of 67-86 because like New York the team that wears the pinstripes Oakland took two out of three games from Chicago (Cubs) including the finale 5-3 Wednesday in Chicago Illinois where their offense included 1 home run that came in the top of 4th inning when 1st baseman Tyler Soderstrom hit home run to left center 392 giving Oakland a 1-0 lead in top of 4th inning.

Tyler Soderstrom home run offensively supported Brady Basso who started who pitched 4.2 innings surrendering 6 hits, 3 earned runs , 2 walks while striking out 5 Chicago (Cubs) batters. Grant Holman who pitched 1.1 innings surrendering 0 hits, 0 earned runs , 0 walks while striking out 1 Chicago (Cubs) batter. Tyler Ferguson who relieved Grant Holman who pitched 1.0 innings surrendering 0 hits, 0 earned runs , 1 walk while striking out 0 Chicago (Cubs) batters. Michael Otanez who relieved Tyler Ferguson who pitched 1.0 innings surrendering 0 hits , 0 earned runs , 0 walks while striking out 2 Chicago (Cubs) batters. Mason Miller who relieved Michael Otanez who pitched 1.0 innings surrendering 0 hits, 0 earned runs , 1 walk while striking out 1 Chicago (Cubs ) batter.

According to espn app

Following Oakland’s 5-3 win over Chicago (Cubs) Wednesday in Chicago Illinois Oakland manager Mark Kotsay had this to say!

To come in against a team that's still fighting for its life and to take two out of three says a lot about that group,”

Following Oakland’s 5-3 win over Chicago (Cubs) Wednesday in Chicago Illinois Oakland left fielder Brent Rooker who was 2-3 contributing offensively 1 run batted in had this to say!

Coming out with a winning record speaks to how well we've been playing the last several months,”“It just speaks to the work the guys are still putting in and really going out there and giving their best effort every day, despite it being this late in the year.”

According to Tim Stebbins MLB article https://www.mlb.com/athletics/news/athletics-win-series-vs-cubs-at-wrigley-field

First pitch is set for 9:40pm Eastern Time 6:40pm Pacific Time from Oakland Coliseum!