Masahiro Tanaka Looks To Build On His Last Start As New York Will Look To Rebound As They Take On Toronto
New York will look to rebound Tuesday at Yankee Stadium when right-hander Masahiro Tanaka takes the mound for the second game against Toronto.
The home run ball was the difference Monday as Toronto topped New York in the Bronx at Yankee Stadium by a score of 7-1. While Toronto improves to 9-17 on the season New York drops to 15-9 on the season.
Ryan Goins homered and drove in four runs to support another strong effort from Marco Estrada as the Blue Jays defeated the Yankees, 7-1, in the opener of a three-game series on Monday at Yankee Stadium. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/227667726/blue-jays-hit-3-hrs-in-opener-win-over-yankees/
Ryan Goins slugged a two-run shot in the second inning and connected for a rare two-run sacrifice fly in the sixth. Chris Coghlan and Jose Bautista also homered for, Toronto who have won 11 of the last 16 meetings between the American League East rivals. "according to tohttp://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/227667726/blue-jays-hit-3-hrs-in-opener-win-over-yankees/
Estrada picked up his first win by limiting the Yankees to an Aaron Judge RBI single over seven innings. Estrada scattered seven hits while striking out five to remain undefeated in his last seven starts against New York, and the right-hander has permitted just three earned runs in his last 27 innings (1.00 ERA). "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/227667726/blue-jays-hit-3-hrs-in-opener-win-over-yankees/
He had this to say about the win. "We've been coming up short on wins, but the guys have been playing some pretty good ball," Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said. "We're in every game. Of course, Marco, just when you know you've got a depleted bullpen. He has to be the most underrated pitcher in the game. Against a good-hitting, hot team, too. But I've seen him do it way too many times for it to be a fluke." "according to http://m.mlb.com/news/article/227667726/blue-jays-hit-3-hrs-in-opener-win-over-yankees/?game_pk=490485
right-hander Luis Severino took the loss it was his second one of the season while he gave up five runs on eight hits while pitching 5/2/3 innings. "according to http://m.mlb.com/news/article/227667726/blue-jays-hit-3-hrs-in-opener-win-over-yankees/?game_pk=490485
New York and Toronto will resume their three -game set at Yankee Stadium Tuesday with right-hander Masahiro Tanaka getting the start for New York. He has a record of 3-1 with an earn run average of 4.20 earn run average to go along with twenty-two strikeouts while he turned in his best performance of the season at Fenway Park against A.L East rival Boston by throwing a shutout. He allowed three hits, no walks while pitching a 97 Maddux. "according to https://www.mlb.com/gameday/blue-jays-vs-yankees/2017/05/02/490500#game_state=preview,game_tab=,game=490500
Will Masahiro Tanaka have as stellar outing against Toronto as he did on Thursday at Fenway against New York's A.L East rival Boston? Will he pitch another shutout? Will the New York offense be able to score enough runs to back up Masahiro Tanaka's start? Will Toronto score enough runs to back up Mat Latos start?
First pitch is set for 7:05 pm. The game will be televised on Major League Baseball Network and Yes.