Jonathan Loaisiga To Start For New York In The Opener Against Atlanta

Jonathan Loaisiga who is a rookie will make another start for New York in the opener of a three -game series in interleague play against Atlanta Monday night and so far he's been dominate in the starts he's made in the majors and will look to continue it against Atlanta. 

New York who is a member of the American League East comes into the game with a record of 54-27 while Atlanta who is a member of the National League East comes into the game with a record of 48-34. "according to https://www.mlb.com/gameday/braves-vs-yankees/2018/07/02/530668?#game_state=preview,lock_state=preview,game_tab=,game=530668

Right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga comes into the opener against Atlanta with a record of 2-0  with a 1.93 earn run average. "according to https://www.mlb.com/gameday/braves-vs-yankees/2018/07/02/530668?

Loaisiga will make his fourth career start on extended six days rest. The right-hander earned his second win of the season last time out, carrying a no-hitter into the sixth inning and striking out a career-high eight batters against Philadelphia.#game_state=preview,lock_state=preview,game_tab=,game=530668

He will oppose Atlanta right -hander Anibal Sanchez who comes into the opener against New York with a record of 3-2 with a 2.68 earn run average. "according to http://m.mlb.com/player/434671/anibal-sanchez Sanchez has not completed six innings in five of his last eight starts, but he is 4-1 with a 3.79 ERA in six career starts against the Yankees. "according to http://mlb.mlb.com/news/probable_pitchers/index.jsp?c_id=nyy

As for New York's previous game, they won the finale against Boston and evened up the American League Standings. 

Center fielder Aaron Hicks was one of the players that did damage for New York.

 Aaron Hicks tracked the flight of his third home run as it soared toward the second deck of the right-field seats, almost dropping his bat in disbelief. Playing in front of a national audience, the Yankees' switch-hitter capped an unforgettable evening by joining some select company. "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/aaron-hicks-hits-3-homers-in-win-vs-red-sox/c-283848066

Hicks joined Lou Gehrig (1927) and Mark Teixeira (2010) as the only Yankees to enjoy a three-homer game against the Red Sox, going deep from both sides of the plate as New York battered David Price and mashed a season-high six home runs in their 11-1 rout of Boston on Sunday evening at Yankee Stadium. "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/aaron-hicks-hits-3-homers-in-win-vs-red-sox/c-283848066

It feels awesome to be able to be lucky enough to hit three home runs," Hicks said. "I blacked out after the third one. I kind of didn't know what to do. It's exciting. I was really excited after it went out." "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/aaron-hicks-hits-3-homers-in-win-vs-red-sox/c-283848066

Muscling to the official halfway point of their season, the Bombers made loud contact early and often against Price, reclaiming a tie for first place in the American League East. Aaron Judge, Gleyber Torres and Kyle Higashioka also went deep in the victory, which gave the Yanks (54-27, .667) an edge on the Sox (56-29, .659) for the best record in the Majors. "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/aaron-hicks-hits-3-homers-in-win-vs-red-so

That's probably as good a night as we've had all year," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. "Just all night, a lot of different guys, on a lot of different pitches. I thought our game plan going in was really good. Those guys went out and really executed in a big series. That's a peek at what we can do when we are really clicking." "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/aaron-hicks-hits-3-homers-in-win-vs-red-sox/c-283848066

Luis Severino fired 6 2/3 scoreless innings of two-hit ball to pick up his Major League-leading 13th victory, lowering his AL-leading ERA to 1.98. It was the fourth straight winning effort for the ace, who doffed his cap as he left the mound, relishing the opportunity to pitch under the brightest of regular-season lights. "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/aaron-hicks-hits-3-homers-in-win-vs-red-sox/c-283848066

"Every pitcher wants to be on Sunday Night Baseball, Yankees-Red Sox," Severino said. "That was amazing. Just being there, facing the Red Sox, one of the best teams in baseball and seeing the guys hit a lot of homers. … It means a lot. When I was younger, I used to watch Yankees-Red Sox, the fans, everything. To be a part of that, it's amazing." "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/aaron-hicks-hits-3-homers-in-win-vs-red-sox/c-283848066

For his exit, Price received a derisive ovation from the sold-out crowd of 46,795, tagged with eight runs and nine hits over 3 1/3 innings. Since joining the Red Sox for the 2016 season, Price is 0-5 with a 10.44 ERA in five starts at Yankee Stadium. He had been 8-2 with a 3.27 ERA in 15 prior starts at the facility. "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/aaron-hicks-hits-3-homers-in-win-vs-red-sox/c-283848066

"Obviously, tonight we hit him well, but we also understand that's a really good pitcher over there," Boone said. "He's capable, when he's on top of his game, of shutting down anyone -- including us. I don't get caught up in that. I look at it as one of those nights where our game plan was on point, we got some pitches to handle and when we did, we put them in the seats." "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/aaron-hicks-hits-3-homers-in-win-vs-red-sox/c-283848066

The Yankees supported their ace by establishing a new club mark with 137 homers prior to the All-Star break, shattering a previous record of 134 set in 2002 and tied in '12. "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/aaron-hicks-hits-3-homers-in-win-vs-red-sox/c-283848066

Judge opened the scoring with a solo first-inning blast to Monument Park, his team-leading 22nd, before Torres belted a three-run shot and became the first AL rookie age 21 or younger to collect 15 homers through his first 60 games. Higashioka homered for his first big league hit in the fourth, snapping an 0-for-22 skid to open his career. "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/aaron-hicks-hits-3-homers-in-win-vs-red-sox/c-283848066

"My biggest concern tonight was making sure we get a win," Higashioka said. "Obviously I couldn't be happier that the hit came in a win over the Red Sox and it was a home run. The most important thing is that we're winning ballgames." "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/aaron-hicks-hits-3-homers-in-win-vs-red-sox/c-283848066

Hicks mashed a two-run shot to right field in the second inning, chased Price with a fourth-inning blast to center field, then went deep left-handed off Hector Velazquez in the eighth. Hicks said that he has improved his contact point, which he believes is permitting him to better take advantage of Yankee Stadium's dimensions."according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/aaron-hicks-hits-3-homers-in-win-vs-red-sox/c-283848066

"I feel like I'm able to be patient at the box," Hicks said. "When I get down 0-2, I don't feel rushed. I'm confident in my ability to put the ball in play and do it hard." "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/aaron-hicks-hits-3-homers-in-win-vs-red-sox/c-283848066

SOUND SMART
Hicks is the first Yankees leadoff hitter ever to hit three homers in a game, and just the 27th such player all-time. He is also the first Yankee to hit three homers since Alex Rodriguez did it on July 25, 2015, against the Twins in Minnesota. Coincidentally, A-Rod happened to be in the building on Sunday, broadcasting the game for ESPN. "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/aaron-hicks-hits-3-homers-in-win-vs-red-sox/c-283848066

YOU GOTTA SEE THIS
With his first-inning blast off Price, Torres became the sixth player in history -- and the first Yankee -- to hit at least 15 homers in his first 60 career games before turning 22. The rookie standout joined Cody Bellinger (24), Adam Dunn (17), Willie Mays (17), Albert Pujols (17) and Frank Robinson (16). "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/aaron-hicks-hits-3-homers-in-win-vs-red-sox/c-283848066

"I just tried to help my team," Torres said. "I saw the opportunity. I know I've got guys behind me; Miggy [Andujar] does a pretty good job. I just tried to do my job, put the ball in play. He threw me the pitch, I just tried to make good contact." "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/aaron-hicks-hits-3-homers-in-win-vs-red-sox/c

HE SAID IT
"Anytime you can have your name mentioned with Lou Gehrig, that's pretty cool." -- Hicks "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/aaron-hicks-hits-3-homers-in-win-vs-red-sox/c-283848066

As for Atlanta's previous game they not only edged Saint Louis but swept them.

The Braves' pitching staff split into opposite ends of the effectiveness spectrum in the team's three-game sweep of the Cardinals."according to https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/mike-foltynewicz-ks-9-as-braves-sweep-cards/c-283764558

Braves starters combined for 17 2/3 scoreless innings against St. Louis, lowering the team's starting ERA to a National League-best 3.31. "according to https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/mike-foltynewicz-ks-9-as-braves-sweep-cards/c-283764558

But Atlanta's relievers surrendered 10 runs in 9 1/3 innings, including five runs on Sunday that turned a comfortable lead into a nail-biter as the Braves held on for a 6-5 win at Busch Stadium.

Braves right-hander Mike Foltynewicz who struck out nine of the 18 batters he faced while allowing just one hit in five shutout innings to earn his sixth win, said the starters have a good vibe. "according to https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/mike-foltynewicz-ks-9-as-braves-sweep-cards/c-283764558

"It's just a fun group of guys," Foltynewicz said. "We're always pulling for each other, asking each other questions, always hanging around each other." "according to https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/mike-foltynewicz-ks-9-as-braves-sweep-cards/c-283764558

The Braves earned their first sweep in St. Louis since May 11-13, 2012, and just their second series win in Busch Stadium since 2013. "according to https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/mike-foltynewicz-ks-9-as-braves-sweep-cards/c-283764558

Foltynewicz used his slider as an out pitch, especially deep in counts. "according to https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/mike-foltynewicz-ks-9-as-braves-sweep-cards/c-283764558

"I'm really proud of how far that pitch has come," Foltynewicz said. "I've been working like a dog on it the past couple of years, and it's come a long way. I'm throwing it for strikes when I need to, especially in 3-2 counts. I get to 3-2 a lot, so it's a good pitch for me." "according to https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/mike-foltynewicz-ks-9-as-braves-sweep-cards/c-283764558

Foltynewicz (6-4) lowered his ERA to 2.02, second among qualified NL starters behind only the Mets' Jacob degrom (1.84). Foltynewicz has allowed one earned run or fewer in 11 of 16 starts and has allowed more than two earned runs in just one outing this season. "according to https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/mike-foltynewicz-ks-9-as-braves-sweep-cards/c-283764558

"He was grinding, man," Braves manager Brian Snitker said. "There wasn't anything easy about the whole outing. I was just glad we got him through five, because it was so hot. He was working hard from the very beginning. There wasn't really any easy innings for him, but he never gave in." "according to https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/mike-foltynewicz-ks-9-as-braves-sweep-cards/c-283764558

Freddie Freeman's two-run homer jump-started a five-run sixth inning as the Braves jumped out to a 6-0 lead. "according to https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/mike-foltynewicz-ks-9-as-braves-sweep-cards/c-283764558

Charlie Culberson , who had a pair hits and drove in two, hit an RBI double in the second to snap Cardinals starter John Gants 11 2/3-inning scoreless streak. Gant (2-3) allowed four runs in 5 1/3 innings. "according to https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/mike-foltynewicz-ks-9-as-braves-sweep-cards/c-283764558

"It's always being ready," Culberson said. "If you're out there and you're passive, the game kind of jumps on you a little bit." "according to https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/mike-foltynewicz-ks-9-as-The Cardinals sent nine batters to the plate against three Braves relievers in a five-run seventh, with Tommy Phams three-run homer off Peter Moylan cutting the Braves' lead to 6-5.braves-sweep-cards/c-283764558

"I was playing matchups right there," Snitker said. "[Jesse] Biddle's good on right-handed hitters, but at that point in time, I'm not going to second-guess myself, and that's what we've got Peter [Moylan] down there fohttps://www.mlb.com/braves/news/mike-foltynewicz-ks-9-as-braves-sweep-cards/c-283764558r is to get after the right-handers. So if I had to do it over, I'd do it again." "according to

Dan Winkler pitched a clean eighth to restore order, and A.J. Minter earned his third save in as many opportunities with a perfect ninth. "according to https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/mike-folty

MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
After falling behind in the count, 1-2, against Gant in the sixth, Freeman was able to lay off a 94-mph fastball just out of the zone. After fouling off the next two pitches, Freeman finally squared up a changeup and drove it 426 feet over the right-field bullpen for a two-run homer. It was his first home run since June 15, snapping a 12-game drought. "according to https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/mike-foltynewicz-ks-9-as-braves-sweep-cards/c-283764558

It's coming," Snitker said. "I mean, somebody's going to pay. It's just one of those things where everybody goes through it, and he's working and we still got unbelievable confidence in him and what he brings. You feel like he's going to do something special every time he goes up there."

SOUND SMART
Ozzie Albies singled in the sixth to extend his season-high hitting streak to 10 games. His career best is a 13-game stretch last September. "according to https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/mike-foltynewicz-ks-9-as-braves-sweep-cards/c-283764558

HE SAID IT
"We feel like we can get any starter, but this guy has good stuff. And he was locating the slider in fastball counts and then throwing [in the upper 90s] when he needed a strike with a heater. That's a tough day. Guys are going to have to grind to get through it, and they did. They got some walks, fought off some pitches to build him up and keep him out there in the heat. We did get him out to give us a chance to do something against the 'pen, but six runs is hard to overcome." -- Cardinals manager Mike Matheny, on his team facing Foltynewicz

MITEL REPLAY OF THE DAY
With one out and runners at first and second in the top of the sixth, Culberson lined a single to center field, scoring Nick Markakis and sending Ronald Ocuna Jr to third. Acuna slid head-first into the bag as Cardinals first baseman Jose Martinez cut off the throw to the plate and threw to third. Matt Capenter put down the tag, and after Acuna was called safe, St. Louis challenged the play. Upon replay review, there was not enough video evidence to overturn the call, and the call stood. "according to https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/mike-foltynewicz-ks-9-as-braves-sweep-cards/c-283764558

First pitch is set for 7:05 pm . The game will be televised on Yes. "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/schedule/2018-07