New York's Comeback Falls Short In The Finale As They Drop The Series To Texas

New York's comeback on old timer's day at Yankee Stadium came up short Sunday. 

Adrian Beltre, Shin Shoo -Choo andDrew Robinson cracked home runs to send Michael Pineda to an early exit, and the Rangers held on to defeat the Yankees, 7-6, on Sunday afternoon at Yankee Stadium.

Taking the mound following the 71st Annual Old Timers Day festivities, Michael  Pineda served up a season-high three homers as Texas grabbed two of three games in the weekend series, sending the reeling Yankees to their 10th loss in 12 games. "according to  http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/238684478/rangers-hit-3-homers-hold-off-yankees-in-win/

Meanwhile, Texas manager Jeff Banister had this to say about his teams win.  This was a nice one to win," Rangers manager Jeff Banister said. "I feel good about the way we played here. Today the offense showed up well. More than anything, the story was the offense and how they continued to put up runs. Guys showed up in different situations." "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/238684478/rangers-hit-3-homers-hold-off-yankees-in-win/

Beltre slugged a two-run shot in the first inning, Choo launched a three-run blast in the second and Robinson collected his first big -league hit a solo shot into the right-field bullpen in the fourth off Pineda, who lasted four innings. The Rangers (38-37) have won 12 of their past 18 games. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/238684478/rangers-hit-3-homers-hold-off-yankees-in-win/

For New York rookie Aaron Judge collected his American League-leading 59th RBI and Gary  Sanchez hit a three-run homer off Nick Martinez, who worked five innings to win his second straight start. Ronald Torreyes ' seventh-inning homer off Joe Leclerc pulled New York closer and Didi Gregorius added a RBI single, but Sanchez was thrown out at third base to end the inning. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/238684478/rangers-hit-3-homers-hold-off-yankees-in-win/

New York manager Joe Girardi had this to say about New York. We're still tied for first place in our division. We've had a pretty tough, poor two weeks,"  "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/238684478/rangers-hit-3-homers-hold-off-yankees-in-win/

New York dropped to 40-33 while Texas improved to 38-37 on the season.

New York will now start a seven -game road starting in Chicago Monday where they will start a three -game series with the White Sox. 

New York left-hander Jordan Montgomery who has a record of 5-4 with a 3.74 earn run average take the ball for the opener. Montogomery is 3-0 in his four June starts and has pitched to a 2.96 earn run average over that span. He will go up against Chicago left-hander David Holmberg who has a record of 1-1 with a 2.84 earn run average. Holmberg has bounced in between the rotation and bullpen this season, making his last start on Wednesday and giving up four runs. (two earned) in 3/1/3 innings against Minnesota. He threw a scoreless inning vs. Oakland Friday.     "according to https://www.mlb.com/gameday/yankees-vs-white-sox/2017/06/26/491247#game_state=preview,game_tab=,game=491247

First pitch is set for 8:10 pm. The game will be televised on WGN. "according to https://www.mlb.com/gameday/yankees-vs-white-sox/2017/06/26/491247#game_state=preview,game_tab=,game=491247