Gary Sanchez, Aaron Hicks Supply The Offense As CC Sabathia Wins His Fourth In A Row
New York may be young but the young guns seem to be working out for New York and their manager Joe Girardi mixed in with some veterans.
Toronto might be getting healthier but the Yankees showed why they are currently the best team in the American League East with a convincing 12-2 victory on Thursday night at Rogers Centre. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/233854832/yankees-thump-blue-jays-behind-sanchez-hicks/
New York scored early and often against the surging Blue Jays, who entered this game having won eight of their last nine. Gary Sanchez led the way with a pair of home runs, Aaron Hicks went 4-for-5 with six RBIs, and every member of the starting lineup reached base at least once. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/233854832/yankees-thump-blue-jays-behind-sanchez-hicks/
New York did most of their damage off right-hander Marco Estrada, who could not make it out of the fourth inning and allowed seven runs on nine hits and a pair of walks while striking out four. The seven earned runs were the most Estrada has allowed since joining the Blue Jays in 2015 and his highest total since June 20, 2014, at Colorado. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/233854832/yankees-thump-blue-jays-behind-sanchez-hicks/
New York manager Joe Girardi had this to say about Marcus Estrada He's the kind of guy that, if he settles in, he can be really tough," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. "We never really let him settle in tonight."
New York improves to 31-20 while Toronto falls to 26-28 on the season.
New York will resume their four-game series with Toronto when they play game two Friday. Right -hander Michael Pineda who has a record of 6-2 with a 3.32 earn run average will be on the mound for New York. In his last start against Oakland, he got in the win column for the sixth time this year while tying his 2016 total and marking his ninth straight start of allowing three runs or less. This will be his first encounter with a potent Toronto lineup this year. He will go up against Toronto left-hander Franciso Liriano who has a record of 2-2 with a 6.35 earn run average. He will return from the disabled list to make this start. He has been out since May 10th with left -shoulder inflammation and is coming off a rehab appearance for Triple -A Buffalo while he allowed three runs over 4/1/3 innings. "according to https://www.mlb.com/gameday/yankees-vs-blue-jays/2017/06/02/490921#game_state=preview,game_tab=,game=490921
First pitch is set for 7:07pm. The game will be televised on the Major League Baseball Network "according to https://www.mlb.com/gameday/yankees-vs-blue-jays/2017/06/02/490921#game_state=preview,game_tab=,game=490921