New York Drops Their 6th Straight As They Get Swept By Oakland
This road trip didn't go as planned for New York who started in Los Angeles losing the series before heading to Oakland California and getting swept by Oakland.
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 drops to 38-29 while Oakland improves to 31-28 on the season. New York and Boston are now tied at the top of the American League East with Boston who defeated Houston Sunday by a score of 6-5.
New York has the day off Monday before welcoming Albert Pujols and Los Angeles to start a three -game series Tuesday at Yankee Stadium.
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
Michael Pineda 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 start in place of Halos right-hander Matt Shoemaker, who was placed on the 10-day disabled list June 15 after he sustained a strained right forearm extensor during the Angels' 7-5 win over New York on June 14.Parker Bridwell's latest appearance was in relief of Shoemaker in that game. The rookie tossed 3 2/3 innings, allowing one run on seven hits while permitting no walks and striking out one. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/237234914/rookie-bridwell-faces-pineda-in-opener/?topicId=26688732