Michael Pineda, New York Looking To Snap Their 6-Game Losing Streak As They Host Los Angeles

Finally, New York is back on the East Coast after having a terrible road trip that started in Anaheim California against Los Angeles before it moved to Oakland California where they faced Oakland. 

As for New York's last game,  Oakland left fielder Kris Davis had something to do with New York losing streak continuing as he hit the team-leading 18th home run helped the A's nail down a 4-3 victory to complete a four-game sweep of the Yankees at the Coliseum on Sunday afternoon. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/237235426/athletics-send-yankees-to-sixth-straight-loss/

Right-hander Jharel Cotton did his part with 6 1/3 innings of three-run ball for the A's, who have swept the Yankees in four games three times in 28 tries since moving to Oakland in 1968, the last coming July 19-22, 2012, at the Coliseum. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/237235426/athletics-send-yankees-to-sixth-straight-loss/

New York who has lost six in a row and went 1-6 on their West Coast swing, got four innings from right-hander Luis Cessa. Making his first big league start of the season in place of an injured CC Sabathia, Cessa allowed all four runs in the third." according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/237235426/athletics-send-yankees-to-sixth-straight-loss/

"The one inning, he got the ball up and that was the difference," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. "The first two innings, he was down in the zone. He got some balls up and it led to some balls in the gap and the home run, and that was the difference." "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/237235426/athletics-send-yankees-to-sixth-straight-loss/

The New York offense meanwhile was lead by Matt Holiday and Didi Gregorious who hit solo home runs while rookie Aaron Judge chipped in with a RBI single for the Yankees. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/237235426/athletics-send-yankees-to-sixth-straight-loss/

New York who is still in first place with a record of 38-29 in the American League East is now back on the east coast looking to change their luck as they start a three -game series with Los Angeles Tuesday in the Bronx at Yankee Stadium. Meanwhile, Boston who is second place in the American League East with a record of 39-31  is now 0.5 games back because of their series opener loss to Kansas City Monday by a score of 4-2. 

Los Angeles will try to keep Yankees star right fielder Aaron Judge in check. Judge went 3-for-15 with a two-run homer and five strikeouts during the clubs' three-game set earlier this week. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/237234914/rookie-bridwell-faces-pineda-in-opener/?topicId=26688732

Left-hander Aroldis Chapman was activated from New York's 10-day disabled list Sunday following a bout with left rotator cuff inflammation. He threw a perfect eighth inning in a 4-3 loss to the A's. The Yankees' bullpen went 0-4 during their six-game losing streak. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/237234914/rookie-bridwell-faces-pineda-in-opener/?topicId=26688732

In his first career start, Bridwell lasted six innings, allowing three runs on six hits, including two home runs, and a walk in Los Angeles' 9-3 win over the Braves on May 30. "New York will start right -hander Michael Pineda who has a record of 7-3 with a 3.71 earn run average.  In his last outing in California, he drew a no-decision against Los Angeles on June 14 allowing five runs on 10 hits and two walks, while striking one batter." according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/237234914/rookie-bridwell-faces-pineda-in-opener/?topicId=26688732

In his last outing, Michael Pineda who has a record of 7-3 with a 3.71 earn run average gave up five runs on ten hits for the second time in three outings in June getting a no -decision in Anaheim. This month, Pineda only has three strikeouts in 11 innings on the road but has struck out eight in seven innings at home. He will go up against Los Angeles right -hander Parker Bridwell who has a record of 1-0 with a 2.79 earn run average. He will make his second big league start as he takes the place of Matt Shoemaker who is on the disabled list with a strain in his right forearm extensor. Bridwell tossed 3 2/3 innings against New York on June 14th. "according to https://www.mlb.com/gameday/angels-vs-yankees/2017/06/20/491163#game_state=preview,game_tab=,game=491163

Will New York be able to snap their six-game losing streak in the confines of Yankee Stadium? Will Michael Pineda pitch well enough to give New York a chance to get back in the win column? Will New York offense be able to get runs off Parker Bridwell and back up Michael Pineda's start? Will the Los Angeles offense be able to get runs off Michael Pineda? 

First pitch is set for 7:05 pm. The game will be televised on the Major League Baseball Network. "according to https://www.mlb.com/gameday/angels-vs-yankees/2017/06/20/491163#game_state=preview,game_tab=,game=491163