Tony Gonsolin, Blake Snell Are Matching Up Again As Los Angeles Is Looking To Win The World Series While Tampa Bay Is Looking To Stave Off Elimination, Force Game Seven Of The World Series
Tony Gonsolin and Blake Snell are matching up again in game six of the World Series tonight just like they did in game two of the World Series on October 21, 2020 in Arlington Texas at Globe Life Field that is home to the Texas Rangers who are a member of the American League West!
In that game Tony Gonsolin allowed a two run home run!
To who?
Brandon Lowe of Tampa Bay! “according to an article by Ken Gurnick on mlb.com
This time around as the two pitchers matchup the Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to win their first World Series in thirty two years while Tampa Bay is looking to stave off elimination and force a game seven when Tony Gonsolin and Blake Snell match up!
Tony Gonsolin who is a right handed pitcher comes into the game with a record of 0-2 with an earn run average of 9.39. Gonsolin will start what he hopes will be the Dodgers' first World Series-clinching victory in 32 years. The rookie right-hander has made three appearances so far this postseason (two starts), giving up eight runs in 7 2/3 innings. That includes World Series Game 2, when he started but only went 1 1/3 innings and surrendered a solo homer in a 6-4 loss. He is going to oppose Tampa Bay’s Blake Snell who unlike him is a left handed pitcher! Blake Snell comes into the game with a record of 2-2 with an earn run average of 3.33. Snell was locked in early in his Game 2 start, with nine strikeouts through 4 2/3 hitless innings. But the lefty couldn’t escape the fifth, allowing four straight batters to reach and giving up two runs. Postseason included, Snell has completed more than five innings in five of his 16 starts this season. “according to mlb.com/ probable pitchers
The Los Angeles Dodgers come into game six leading the World Series 3-2!
Why?
Because on Sunday the Los Angeles Dodgers who are a member of the National League West bounced back with a 4-2 win in game five and regained the World Series lead three games to two!
How?
Clayton Kershaw pitched 5/2/3 innings in the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 win at Globe Life Park in Arlington over Tampa Bay! “according to an article by Anthony Castrovince on mlb.com
In those 5/2/3 innings Clayton Kershaw was effective while offense included a lead double by Mookie Betts, And And after two Glasnow wild pitches allowed Seager to reach third, Seager scored on a Cody Bellinger single to make it 2-0. “according to an article by Anthony Castrovince on mlb.com
Then Joc Pederson took Glasnow deep with a solo shot in the second and shouted, “They don’t want that smoke!” after crossing home plate. according to an article by Anthony Castrovince on mlb.com
While Tampa Bay who is a member of the American League East had a setback in game five of the World Series!
Why?
Because Tyler Glasnow felt like he was out of rhythm at times, finding himself behind in the count more than he’d like and falling into predictable pitch patterns that made his electric stuff easier to hit. While Tyler Glasnow gave up four runs on six hits and three walks, then exited Game 5 after throwing 102 pitches! “according to an article by Adam Barry on mlb.com/ rays
Though, Tyler Glasnow did some good things in game five though his team didn’t get the win and took a 4-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers!
What were they?
Tyler Glasnow struck out seven and cut his walk total in half in his second start of the series. according to an article by Adam Barry on mlb.com/ rays
First pitch is set for 8:08pm from Globe Life Field!
The game is going to be televised on Fox!