Luis Cessa Takes The Mound For The Finale As New York Takes On Chicago
Luis Cessa will get the ball for the finale in Chicago at Guaranteed Rate Field against James Shields as he is taking the place of CC Sabathia who is on the disabled list with a right hamstring strain.
James Shields will look for his first victory since coming off his first career stint on the disabled list as he takes the hill against Luis Cessa and the Yankees in the finale of a four-game set at Guaranteed Rate Field on Thursday night. "according to http://m.mlb.com/news/article/20170628239389484/cessa-shields-close-yanks-white-sox-series/?game_pk=491288
Shields will be making his third start, and second at home, since missing two months while dealing with a strained right lat. After giving up one run in each of his first three outings before the injury he's allowed nine runs over two starts since coming back. He pitched well in his return in Toronto before a big sixth inning proved costly, and his 2016 struggles returned in his last outing against Oakland. Shields, who allowed the most homers in the Majors last year with 40, allowed multiple home runs in a start for the first time this season against the A's -- each coming as the first career homer for the hitter. "according to http://m.mlb.com/news/article/20170628239389484/cessa-shields-close-yanks-white-sox-series/?game_pk=491288
Cessa will be making his third start and fourth appearance overall for the Yankees this season after 17 appearances (nine starts) as a rookie last year. He's gone further in each outing, going 3 1/3 innings out of the bullpen before going four and five innings, respectively, in two starts. He's coming off his best big league outing of the year, going five innings and allowing three runs while striking out eight before picking up the loss against Texas. "according to http://m.mlb.com/news/article/20170628239389484/cessa-shields-close-yanks-white-sox-series/?game_pk=491288
Shields has faced the Yankees 32 times in his career -- five more than his second most-frequent opponent (Baltimore and Boston), posting a 4.12 ERA. His 11 wins against them are his most against any non-Toronto opponent, though he has more losses (16) against the Yankees than any other opponent. Cessa has faced the White Sox once, allowing three runs (two earned) over two innings of relief. "according to http://m.mlb.com/news/article/20170628239389484/cessa-shields-close-yanks-white-sox-series/?game_pk=491288
The Yankees have won four of the six meetings with the White Sox this season, including Wednesday night's 12-3 rout. "according to http://m.mlb.com/news/article/20170628239389484/cessa-shields-close-yanks-white-sox-series/?game_pk=491288
Every pitcher is struggling when Aaron Judge steps into the batter's box. The Yankees slugger has been impossible to keep off the bases, hitting his MLB-best 27th homer Wednesday night to extend his on-base streak to 30 games. That's the longest on-base streak for a Yankee since Derek Jeter's 34-game stretch to end the 2012 season. "according to http://m.mlb.com/news/article/20170628239389484/cessa-shields-close-yanks-white-sox-series/?game_pk=491288
The Yankees will be without a cog in the middle of the order after they placed Matt Holliday on the 10-day DL with a viral infection. It'll be a key loss especially late in games, as according to Statcast he has an average exit velocity of 99.4 mph between the seventh and ninth innings with a runner on -- the highest average in the big leagues. Holliday also has a .544 slugging percentage between the seventh and ninth innings this season. Holliday is the latest in a string of losses for New York, who is also without Aaron Hicks and Starlin Castro due to recent injuries. "according to http://m.mlb.com/news/article/20170628239389484/cessa-shields-close-yanks-white-sox-series/?game_pk=491288
"Well, it's not the best idea," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. "I can tell you that. I could think of different things to do. But you have to make adjustments, and I think a lot of times division winners are determined by who survives the injuries the best because it is such a long season, so we've got to survive this." "according to http://m.mlb.com/news/article/20170628239389484/cessa-shields-close-yanks-white-sox-series/?game_pk=491288
While the White Sox may not be looking for a repeat of Jose Quintana's gem from Tuesday, they are seeking quality from Shields. Chicago has just 27 quality starts, the lowest mark in the American League. "according to http://m.mlb.com/news/article/20170628239389484/cessa-shields-close-yanks-white-sox-series/?game_pk=491288
As for their last game, New York crushed Chicago by a score of 12-3.
Masahiro Tanaka finally got back in the win column Wednesday in Chicago against the Whitesox while Aaron Judge impacted the New York offense.
Wednesday night Aaron Judge crushed his 27th homer of the season while Masahiro Tanaka won for the first time in nearly two months, Miguel Andujar had a memorable big league debut and Aaron Judge shattered yet another stat cast mark as the Yankees broke out for a 12-3 victory over the White Sox on Wednesday night at Guaranteed Rate Field. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/239398982/yankees-beat-white-sox-behind-judge-andujar/
Tanaka built off one of his best outings of the season with another solid performance, holding the White Sox to two runs over six innings on 101 pitches. He got out of a bases-loaded jam in the second unscathed before allowing a pair of runs in the fifth on Melky Cabrera's bases-loaded single, but Tanaka rebounded by striking out the side in his final frame. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/239398982/yankees-beat-white-sox-behind-judge-andujar/
The right-hander Masahiro Tanaka had this to say about his outing. I don't think it's just these two outings, I think my stuff was getting better a little bit before that," said Tanaka, who picked up his first victory since May 8 at Cincinnati. "I think I'm getting the results now, and that's always a good thing." "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/239398982/yankees-beat-white-sox-behind-judge-andujar/
New York blew the game open in a five-run sixth inning that included RBI doubles from Tyler Wade- his first career hit -- and Ronald Torreyes before Judge launched a two-run laser into the left-field bleachers. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/239398982/yankees-beat-white-sox-behind-judge-andujar/
Didi Gregorius also contributed a two-run homer while Andujar smacked a two-run double in the ninth off Michael Yona to cap the explosion, handing the White Sox the eighth loss in their last 10 games. Andujar finished with three hits and four RBIs. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/239398982/yankees-beat-white-sox-behind-judge-andujar/
Miguel Andujar had this to say about his debut. "It was awesome, especially Andujar coming up big," Judge said. "Just incredible. Your first Major League at-bat, you're coming up bases loaded. He acted like a veteran out there. He seemed like he'd been there before. It's fun to watch." "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/239398982/yankees-beat-white-sox-behind-judge-andujar/
Meanwhile White Sox left-hander Carlos Rodon struggled with command in his first outing of the year, walking six and passing Edinson Volquez of the Marlins for the most pitches thrown this season while having more balls than strikes with 41 strikes out of his 93 pitches. Despite Rodon's erratic performance -- including a three-run first inning --, he was able to settle in and toss five innings while allowing just three unearned runs. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/239398982/yankees-beat-white-sox-behind-judge-andujar/
"Great stuff, great life, but the goal is to put it in the zone and let them swing it to get guys out early," Rodon said. "That's not what happened. I'll get back to that. I was going a little fast in the first, but it was good to be out there. Next time out, it'll hopefully be a little better. Arm feels good, body feels good, all you can ask for." "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/239398982/yankees-beat-white-sox-behind-judge-andujar/
With the win, New York is now has a record of 42-34 and is tied with their American League East rival Boston who has a record of 43-35 on the season.
New York and Chicago will finish up their four-game series tonight at Guaranteed Rate Field with Luis Cessa getting the start for New York. He has a record of 0-2 with a 6.57 earn run average. Cessa will be making his third start in place of CC -Sabathia on Thursday against the Whitesox. Cessa struck out a career -high eight batters through five -innings against the Rangers. He will go up against Chicago right-hander James Shields who has a record of 1-1 with a 4.26 earn run average. Shields got hit hard in his second outing since coming off the 10-Day disabled list giving up six runs in thee-plus innings while allowing multiple home runs in a start for the first time all season against Oakland Saturday afternoon. "according to https://www.mlb.com/gameday/yankees-vs-white-sox/2017/06/29/491288#game_state=preview,game_tab=,game=491288
Will the New York offense break out like they did Wednesday in the finale Thursday and get to Chicago White Sox pitcher James Shields who is coming off his first stint on the disabled list? Will Aaron Judge hit his 28th home run of the season? Will Luis Cessa pitch well enough to give his team a chance to win? Will the White Sox offense be able to get to Luis Cessa who is taking the place of veteran left-hander CC Sabathia who is on the disabled list with a right hamstring strain?
First pitch is set for 8:10 pm. The game will be televised on Yes. "according to https://www.mlb.com/gameday/yankees-vs-white-sox/2017/06/29/491288#game_state=preview,game_tab=,game=491288