Aaron Judge's Homer Not Enough As New York Gets Clobbered By Texas
The 6"7 282 pound rookie right fielder did some damage Saturday but it wasn't enough as New York got clobbered by Texas in the Bronx and by a rookie pitcher.
Texas right-hander Austin Bibens-Dirkx held the Yankees to one run in seven innings and was backed by home runs from Carlos Gomez and Robinson Chirinos in an 8-1 victory on Saturday afternoon at Yankee Stadium. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/238520262/rangers-beat-yankees-behind-pitching-and-power/
Aaron Judge's 26th home run provided the only run for the Yankees, as starter Luis Cessa took the loss. Cessa allowed three runs in five innings while continuing to fill in for injured left-hander CC Sabathia. The Yankees, despite winning the series opener on Friday, have lost nine of their last 11 games. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/238520262/rangers-beat-yankees-behind-pitching-and-power/
Meanwhile, Bibens-Dirkx has been filling in for multiple injured starters on the Rangers' staff but has been making a case for a more permanent role. He is now 2-0 with a 3.80 ERA in four starts and 3-0 with a 3.68 ERA since being called up to the big leagues on May 7 for the first time in his 12-year professional career. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/238520262/rangers-beat-yankees-behind-pitching-and-power/
Bibens -Dirks had this to say about his major league career.
I'm just enjoying this and trying to have fun," Bibens-Dirkx said. "I got to pitch at Yankee Stadium and it was awesome. I had a good outing, that was awesome, too. I'm just enjoying every moment."
Texas scored in the first, as Delino DeShields led off with a walk, stole second and scored on a single by Elvis Andrus. Gomez made it 3-0 in the fourth with his 10th home run and Chirinos added his 10th in the seventh. The Rangers -- who broke the game open with four runs in the ninth, including a two-run double by Shin-Soo Choo -- have won 11 of their last 17 games. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/238520262/rangers-beat-yankees-behind-pitching-and-power/
New York had only three baserunners reach second base, and those came on Judge's homer and two Mason Williams stolen bases. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/238520262/rangers-beat-yankees-behind-pitching-and-power/
New York and Boston are still tied at the top of the American League East with New York having a record of 40-32 while Boston has a record of 41-33 on the season.
New York drops to 40-32 while Texas improves to 37-37 on the season. New York and Texas will finish up their three -game series Sunday at Yankee Stadium.
Right-hander Nick Martinez pitches against the Yankees at 2:05 on Sunday in the Bronx. Martinez is 2-1 with a 3.60 ERA in his last five starts and one relief appearance. He is 1-3 with a 5.27 ERA in five starts on the road. He will go up against New York right-hander Michael Pineda.
The game will be televised on Yes and Major League Baseball Network. "according to https://www.mlb.com/gameday/rangers-vs-yankees/2017/06/25/491241#game_state=preview,game_tab=,game=491241