New York Comes From Behind To Beat Texas

Game two of this three game series was a lot like the first game when Texas rallied but this time it was the road team that rallied and won the game to even up the series. 

After a dazzling pitching duel, the Yankees pushed across two runs in the top of the ninth to knock off the Rangers, 3-1, on Saturday afternoon at Globe Life Park. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/253381588/yankees-rally-late-to-top-rangers-after-duel/

The Yankees trailed, 1-0, after seven before rallying and reinforcing their hold on the lead in the American League Wild Card race. The Rangers are five back of the Yankees while both teams awaited results of other games later on Saturday. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/253381588/yankees-rally-late-to-top-rangers-after-duel/

Starlin Castro started the Yankees' rally with a single against Alex Claudio, and he was forced out at second on Aaron Judge's grounder. Jacoby Ellsbury's single to right put runners on first and third, prompting Rangers manager Jeff Banister to bring in right-hander Ricardo Rodriguez. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/253381588/yankees-rally-late-to-top-rangers-after-duel/

But Rodriguez hit Todd Frazier to load the bases, and Tyler Austin singled to left to bring home the go-ahead run. Brett Gardner popped out before Rodriguez walked Chase Headley to force in another run. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/253381588/yankees-rally-late-to-top-rangers-after-duel/

"To be honest, I was just trying to calm myself down," Austin said. "I was a little nervous walking up there, but once I saw the first pitch, I calmed myself down. I was just trying to get something and not try to do too much with it." "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/253381588/yankees-rally-late-to-top-rangers-after-duel/

Both starters were outstanding for seven innings while being charged with just one run. Severino allowed just one hit and three walks while striking out 10. It's the fifth time in 28 starts he has struck out at least 10 in a game. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/253381588/yankees-rally-late-to-top-rangers-after-duel/

"Their pitchers just shut us down," Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus said. "It's like I told the guys, you have to tip your cap. They made good pitches. They are power pitchers when they're throwing like that, it's tough to hit. Don't worry about it, have a short memory and get ready for tomorrow." "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/253381588/yankees-rally-late-to-top-rangers-after-duel/

Rangers starter Andrew Cashner took a 1-0 lead into the eighth, but he led off the inning by hitting Frazier. Manager Jeff Banister then went to Claudio, but a single by Matt Holliday and a sacrifice fly by Headley tied the score. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/253381588/yankees-rally-late-to-top-rangers-after-duel/

"I mean, you feel like it's a close game, one hit could change the complexion of the game," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. "There were a couple really big hits in this game, one was by Matt Holliday, the pinch-hit, and the good baserunning by Frazier to get to third and create that run for us." "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/253381588/yankees-rally-late-to-top-rangers-after-duel/

Severino took a no-hitter into the fifth inning, but Brett Nicholas came through with a two-out double that brought home Will Middlebrooks from first base. Joey Gallo led off the inning by drawing a walk and Middlebrooks forced him out with a grounder to third base. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/253381588/yankees-rally-late-to-top-rangers-after-duel/

Aroldis Chapman entered in the ninth inning and earned his 17th save of the season, his first since Aug. 15 after being removed from the closer role on Aug. 19. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/253381588/yankees-rally-late-to-top-rangers-after-duel/

Gardner led off the game with a single to center for the Yankees, bringing up Headley. Gardner was running on a 1-0 pitch as Headley hit a pop to shallow right-center, and Gardner never stopped running. But center fielder Carlos Gomez raced in to make a nice running catch before doubling off Gardner at first base. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/253381588/yankees-rally-late-to-top-rangers-after-duel/

Gomez exited in the second after rolling his right ankle, and an MRI taken later on revealed a mild sprain. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/253381588/yankees-rally-late-to-top-rangers-after-duel/

Banister pulled Cashner after he hit Frazier with a pitch. Cashner had thrown 99 pitches, and he retired seven straight before hitting Frazier. Banister brought in Claudio to face Greg Bird, but Girardi countered with Holliday as a right-handed pinch-hitter. Holliday singled to right, moving Frazier to third. He scored on Headley's sacrifice fly. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/253381588/yankees-rally-late-to-top-rangers-after-duel/

Castro started the Yankees' ninth-inning rally with a single and Judge followed with a grounder right at Middlebrooks. It should have been an inning-ending double play, but second baseman Rougned Odor's relay to first pulled Gallo off the bag. Judge ended up being safe. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/253381588/yankees-rally-late-to-top-rangers-after-duel/

"You would like to get that double play turned," Banister said. "We turn the double play, we are out of that." "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/253381588/yankees-rally-late-to-top-rangers-after-duel/

My job is to go out there and give us a chance to win every fifth day. That's a tough team over there. They're ahead of us. I was just trying to match what Severino was doing, just get us back in the dugout to swing." -- Cashner "according to tohttp://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/253381588/yankees-rally-late-to-top-rangers-after-duel/

Andrus led off the bottom of the ninth inning with a high chopper over the mound. Castro made the play, and his throw just beat Andrus at first. The Rangers appealed, but the call was confirmed. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/253381588/yankees-rally-late-to-top-rangers-after-duel/

With the win, New York improves to 76- 65 and is now 4 1/2 games back of their rival Boston who is leading the American League East with a record of 81-61. 

New York and Texas will finish up their three game series Sunday in Arlington. Left-hander Jordan Montgomery will get the start for New York. He has a record of with a 4.14 earn run average. Montgomery went 4 2/3 innings Monday in Baltimore and held the Orioles to two earned runs on five hits. The rookie left-hander has only pitched into the sixth inning once since July 25.  He will go up against Texas right-hander A.J Griffin who has a record of 6-5 with a 5.09 earn run average. Griffin is 2-3 with a 4.20 earn run average in five starts since a disabled list stint. He was out for more than two months with an intercostal muscle strain. He will be making his first start against the Yankees in 17 and is 3-0 with a 2.37 earn run average in 5 starts against them. "according to https://www.mlb.com/gameday/yankees-vs-rangers/2017/09/10/492240#game_state=preview,game_tab=,game=492240

First pitch is set for 3:05 pm. The game will be televised on Yes and FSSW. "according to https://www.mlb.com/gameday/yankees-vs-rangers/2017/09/10/492240#game_state=preview,game_tab=,game=492240