Jordan Montgomery Looking To Rebound As New York Aims To Win The Series As They Take On Minnesota

New York tied up their series with Minnesota last night with the win and now they have the chance to win the series in the finale this afternoon at Target Field.

A pair of young hurlers will close out a three-game series between the Yankees and Twins at Target Field on Wednesday, with New York lefty Jordan Montgomery going opposite Minnesota righty Jose Berrios. "according to http://m.mlb.com/news/article/20170719242926624/youngsters-take-center-stage-in-yanks-twins-finale/?game_pk=491514

Montgomery, 24, will look to bounce back from his last couple of outings. He didn't complete five frames in each of his previous two starts, marking the first time in his big league career that's happened. He was chased from his most recent outing after a season-worst four innings against the Red Sox in which he was charged with three runs, including a two-run homer to Hanley Ramirez. "according to http://m.mlb.com/news/article/20170719242926624/youngsters-take-center-stage-in-yanks-twins-finale/?game_pk=491514

Berrios, 23, will also look to rebound from a tough start, having allowed seven runs (two earned) on four hits in 1 2/3 innings against the Astros. He has been charged with 20 runs (14 earned) across 19 innings over his last four outings. "according to http://m.mlb.com/news/article/20170719242926624/youngsters-take-center-stage-in-yanks-twins-finale/?game_pk=491514

Opponents have whiffed on 31.6 percent of their swings against Berrios' four-seam fastball this season. That's the third-highest rate among all starting pitchers who have gotten at least 100 swings against their four-seamers. "according to http://m.mlb.com/news/article/20170719242926624/youngsters-take-center-stage-in-yanks-twins-finale/?game_pk=491514

As for their last game, 

New York tied up the series with Minnesota at Target Field Tuesday in a come from behind win.

While the Yankees' front office was busy finalizing the details of a trade that they hope will bolster their postseason chances, Gary Sanchez delivered a two-run double and Didi Gregorius homered as the Yankees pushed past the Twins, 6-3, on Tuesday at Target Field. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/242922954/yankees-score-5-in-5th-to-tie-set-with-twins/

New York evened the series with the victory, improving to 11-3 in its last 14 meetings with Minnesota. With reinforcements,  Todd Frazier Tommy Kahnle and David Robertson en route from the White Sox, the Bombers now sit three games behind the division-leading Red Sox in the American League East. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/242922954/yankees-score-5-in-5th-to-tie-set-with-twins/

"Hopefully, we can get on a roll on this road trip," Brett Gardner said. "I know tomorrow will be a big game for us. It'd be nice to win a series from a really good team on the road, and then get off to Seattle. I'm excited about the way the game went tonight and excited to get those guys over here." "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/242922954/yankees-score-5-in-5th-to-tie-set-with-twins/

Aaron Judge who finished the night 2-for-4 with an intentional walk knocked home the go-ahead run with a fifth-inning single off  Ryan Pressly  The two hits for Judge were double the amount of knocks he had recorded since the All-Star break. He is now 3-for-25 in the second half of the season. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/242922954/yankees-score-5-in-5th-to-tie-set-with-twins/

Twins right-hander Bartolo Colon was pulled from the game just before a potential third meeting with Judge. Colon 44 lasted four plus innings in his Minnesota debut in which he earned the loss. The 20-year veteran gave up four runs off eight hits, including three of each during the five-run fifth inning. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/242922954/yankees-score-5-in-5th-to-tie-set-with-twins/

Bartolo was pretty good early; you could tell he was changing speeds on his fastball," Minnesota manager Paul Molitor said. "He was trying to rely on that two-seamer as advertised. But the fourth inning helped set up the fifth inning. We had a chance to make a couple plays there, and that changed how the fifth unfolded." "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/242922954/yankees-score-5-in-5th-to-tie-set-with-twins/

New York right -hander Luis Cessa battled command issues over 3/2/3 innings allowing three runs on four hits. He walked four batters and hit another while recording a pair of strikeouts. Miguel Sano clubbed his 22nd homer -- and first since the break -- a solo shot in the third. The Yankees' bullpen, which had its 14 1/3-inning scoreless streak snapped on Monday, combined to throw 5 1/3 shutout frames. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/242922954/yankees-score-5-in-5th-to-tie-set-with-twins/

New York improved to 48-44 while Minnesota dropped to 47-46 on the season New York is now 3.5 games back of their rival Boston who is leading the American League East. 

 Left -hander Jordan Montgomery will be on the mound for New York. He has a record of 6-4 with a 3.78 earn run average. Montgomery lasted just four innings Friday against the Redsox, serving up a two-run homer to Hanley Ramirez and permitting one other run. Montgomery has failed to complete five innings in consecutive starts as a big leaguer. He will go up against Minnesota right -hander Jose Berrios who has a record of 8-3 with a 3.70 earn run average. Berrios lasted just 1/2/3 innings in his first start of the second half as he allowed seven runs (two earned) on four hits to the Astros. Berrios has been charged with 20 runs (14 earned) across a total of 19 innings over his previous four outings. "according to https://www.mlb.com/gameday/yankees-vs-twins/2017/07/19/491514#game_state=preview,game_tab=,game=491514

Will Jordan Montgomery be able to have a longer outing than he did against Boston at Fenway Park Friday where he only lasted four innings? Will he not give up a home run? Will the New York offense be able to back up Jordan Montgomery's start? Will New York be able to get their offense going against Minnesota right-hander Jose Berrios? Will Minnesota be able to get their offense going against Jordan Montgomery?

First pitch is set for 1:10 pm. The game will be televised on Yes. "according to https://www.mlb.com/gameday/yankees-vs-twins/2017/07/19/491514#game_state=preview,game_tab=,game=491514