Michael Pineda Looks To Demorilize Oakland As He Is Going For His Third Straight Win

New York's Michael Pineda has had success as of late and he will look to continue that success as New York looks to close out the series in the Bronx with Oakland on a high note. 

Right-hander  Michael Pineda has won two straight starts and has gone at least six innings in four straight outings heading into Sunday's matchup against righty pitcher Andrew Triggs and Oakland at Yankee Stadium.

The right -hander who is going for his third straight win pointed to a few things he has to do to remain successful on the mound, including keeping the ball down to the homer-heavy A's lineup. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/232744148/pineda-looks-to-keep-rolling-vs-triggs-as/?topicId=26688732

What were the other things he pointed out to plan for success? 

Above all, though, Pineda said he has to "have fun."

"Yeah, it's very important," he said. "For me, I enjoy the moment every time I'm pitching. I'm happy, it's my day. So, I want to enjoy every pitch, every moment." according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/232744148/pineda-looks-to-keep-rolling-vs-triggs-as/?topicId=26688732

For Andrew Triggs, the goal is to get back to the form he showed in April when he allowed no earned runs in four of his five starts. He ended the month 4-1 with a 1.84 ERA. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/232744148/pineda-looks-to-keep-rolling-vs-triggs-as/?topicId=26688732

Oakland lost to Boston, 12-3, in Triggs' most recent start on May 21, when he allowed six runs (five earned) over 5 1/3 innings. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/232744148/pineda-looks-to-keep-rolling-vs-triggs-as/?topicId=26688732

Michael Pineda's 1.04 WHIP ranks first among Yankees starting pitchers, with Luis Severino slotting in just behind him at 1.05. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/232744148/pineda-looks-to-keep-rolling-vs-triggs-as/?topicId=26688732

• A's right fielder Matt Joyce is 3-for-9 in his career against Pineda, with a .455 OBP. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/232744148/pineda-looks-to-keep-rolling-vs-triggs-as/?topicId=26688732

• A's first baseman Yonder Alonso is expected to be back Sunday after missing the past four games. He's batting .275 with 13 home runs and a 1.020 OPS this season. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/232744148/pineda-looks-to-keep-rolling-vs-triggs-as/?topicId=26688732

Will Michael Pineda be as sharp against Oakland as he was against Kansas City in his last start? Will the New York offense be able to score runs and back up his start? Will Oakland be able to score runs off Michael Pineda? 

First pitch is set for 1:05 pm. The game will be televised on Yes. "according to  https://www.mlb.com/gameday/athletics-vs-yankees/2017/05/28/490853#game_state=preview,game_tab=,game=490853

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