Chad Green To Start Game 6 For New York As The ALCS Returns To Houston?
In 2019 Aaron Boone has used an opener frequently and on Saturday night in game six of the American League Championship Series in Houston both him and AJ Hinch will use the opener strategy.
The question coming into game six in Houston is who will start the game for each team?
Chad Green has served as the opener for New York a lot this season. Will he start game six or will Aaron Boone go with another pitcher out of his bullpen?
Chad Green has a record of 1-0 with a 3.18 earn run average in the postseason. “according to https://www.mlb.com/player/chad-green-643338
If Chad Green does start the right-hander will look to bounce back from his previous outing where he served up a three-run Carlos Correa homer in Game 4. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/astros-yankees-pitchers-alcs-games-6-7 while Houston will also go with the bullpen strategy. He will likely oppose Houston rookie right -hander Jose Urquidy Urquidy is a starter who began the year in the Minor Leagues, but he hasn’t worked beyond two innings since throwing six innings in his final regular-season start Sept. 27. “according to https://www.mlb.com/astros/news/astros-yankees-pitchers-alcs-games-6-7
As for game five of the American League Championship Series,
In my preview for yesterday’s for game five of the American League Championship Series I asked this question.
Can James Paxton help New York stay alive in the American League Championship Series against Justin Verlander and Houston?
The answer is yes. The Canadian born left-hander threw 112 pitches scattered four hits and four walks while striking out nine over six innings. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/james-paxton-alcs-game-5-start-yankees
As for the New York offense,
They got their offense going against Houston starter Justin Verlander with DJ LeMahieu and Aaron Hicks both hitting home runs in the first inning. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/james-paxton-alcs-game-5-start-yankees
While New York kept their season alive behind James Paxton, DJ LeMahieu and Aaron Hicks Houston meanwhile didn’t get to celebrate and punch their ticket to the World Series.
The Astros, whose only run in the first inning came on a wild pitch, had no answer for Paxton, who struck out nine and allowed four hits and four walks in six innings. They had the tying run at the plate in the seventh against reliever Zack Britton, but Michael Brantley hit into a fielder’s choice and Bregman flied out.”according to https://www.mlb.com/astros/news/astros-fall-short-in-alcs-game-5-clinch-attempt
First pitch is set for 8:08pm from Minute Maid Park. The game will be televised on FS1.