New York Takes On Chicago As They Go For The Sweep Of The World Champions
New York's offense has been hot as of late and that didn't change Saturday on their way to routing the world series champions Chicago Cubs by a score of 11-6.
New York second baseman Starlin Castro along with New York left fielder Aaron Hicks had something to do with how the offense performed Saturday as Starlin Castro hit an run batted in double in the first inning where New York scored five runs while he also had a two-run homer in the fourth inning. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/228748614/starlin-castro-leads-yankees-to-win-over-cubs/
Starlin Castro, who played for the Cubs from 2010 until he was dealt to the Yankees in December 2015, was welcomed back on Friday with a video tribute and his walk-up music. He didn't need to hear his song on Saturday. The American League batting leader notched his fifth straight multihit game and launched his sixth homer of the season against Felix Pena. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/228748614/starlin-castro-leads-yankees-to-win-over-cubs/
Wouldn't you say that was a pretty great performance from the second baseman Starlin Castro on Saturday? He had this to say about how he performed. "It's awesome," said Castro, who is now hitting .381. "I think it's good to come here and compete, especially against a really good team. That's the World Series champions last year. It's pretty good. That tests us, how good we can be and how good we are." according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/228748614/starlin-castro-leads-yankees-to-win-over-cubs/
As for the pitching, New York rookie left -hander Jordan Montgomery he pitched 6/2/3 innings while he allowed only three hits while striking out three and he has also been stingy by only giving up three runs or fewer in his five major league starts. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/228748614/starlin-castro-leads-yankees-to-win-over-cubs/
Jordan Montgomery had this to say about his performance" You need to still throw like it's 0-0," Montgomery said. "You can't get too relaxed. These guys can still put up big numbers if you throw it right down the middle. You want to pitch your game and just roll with the catcher." "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/228748614/starlin-castro-leads-yankees-to-win-over-cubs/
New York who improved to 19-9 while Chicago dropped to 16-14 will go for the sweep of the world champions Sunday night at Wrigley Field. Luis Severino has a record of 2-2 with a 3.86 earn run average with thirty-six strikeouts he is coming off a loss to Toronto where he gave up two homers and five runs in 5/2/3 innings. He is one game removed from his brilliant start at Fenway Park where he beat Boston. He will go up against Chicago right -hander Jon Lester. Does the name sound familiar? It should because he spent nine seasons playing in the American league as a member of Boston. He has a record of 1-1 with a 3.67 earn run average to go along with thirty-one strikeouts. "according to https://www.mlb.com/gameday/yankees-vs-cubs/2017/05/07/490568#game_state=preview,game_tab=,game=490568
Will the New York offense come alive again tonight and be able to back up Luis Severino's start and win the series? Will Chicago be able to win one game out of the three -game set?
First pitch is set for 8:05 pm. The game will be televised on ESPN. "according to https://www.mlb.com/gameday/yankees-vs-cubs/2017/05/07/490568#game_state=preview,game_tab=,game=490568