Rematch As Rookie Jordan Montgomery Takes On Danny Duffy In The Bronx

Less than a week ago New York and Michael Pineda were going up against Kansas City and pitcher Jason Vargas but on the road as they visited Kauffman Stadium.  

Monday night though they were in a different location as they started the first of four games in the Bronx.   The result was another win for  New York by a score of 4-2  while Kansas City's Jason Vargas is still winless against New York. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/231793538/yankees-hit-3-home-runs-in-win-vs-royals/

The New York offense had no trouble backing up Michael Pineda's start as the home run ball was working for them. 

Shortstop Didi Gregorius led the charge as he  hit the go-ahead homer,  while left -fielder Brett Gardner continued his power surge. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/231793538/yankees-hit-3-home-runs-in-win-vs-royals/

Didi Gregorius and Brett Gardner went deep off Kansas City left-hander Jason Vargas, who lost to New York for the second time in a week. Gardner put the Yanks on the board with his ninth homer in 21 games, a solo shot in the third, and Gregorius slugged a two-run shot in the fourth inning. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/231793538/yankees-hit-3-home-runs-in-win-vs-royals/

While New York improved to 26-16 on the season  Kansas City dropped to 18 -26 on the season.

Kansas City and New York play their second of four games tonight at Yankee Stadium with a rematch on the mound between Jordan Montgomery and Danny Duffy.   

Jordan Montgomery, who has a record of 2-3 with a 4.81 earn run average will be looking to rebound and hope  for a different result this go around but will he get it? Will the rookie pitch better than he did in his last outing and not surrender any home runs?   In his last start, Not only did he lose his second straight game but he also surrendered five runs while pitching just five innings on the road at Kauffman Stadium as Mike Moustakas hit three -run homer off the rookie. "according to https://www.mlb.com/gameday/royals-vs-yankees/2017/05/23/490776#game_state=preview,game_tab=,game=490776

Kansas City left-hander Danny Duffy has a record of 3-3 with a 2.97 earn run average and forty -five strikeouts. He claimed the series finale against New York as he pitched seven scoreless innings while allowing just three hits while striking out ten batters while only walking two. It was his first win since April 14th. "according to  https://www.mlb.com/gameday/royals-vs-yankees/2017/05/23/490776#game_state=preview,game_tab=,game=490776

Will the New York offense be able to get to Danny Duffy and possibly score some runs off him? Will he be as dominant as he was in his outing at Kauffman Stadium? 

First pitch is set for 7:05 pm. The game will be televised on Yes.