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Masahiro Tanaka, Charlie Morton Are Matching Up In Game Three Of The American League Division Series Where New York Or Tampa Bay Will Take The Lead In The Series!

Masahiro Tanaka and Charlie Morton are matching against each other for game three of the American League Division Series when New York takes on Tampa Bay!

Where?

In San Diego California at Petco Park that is home to the San Diego Padres!

When?

Wednesday night!

The Japanese right hander comes into the game with a record of 0-0 with an earn run average of 0.00. Masahiro Tanaka previous outing came in the Wild Card round where he allowed six earned runs!

Verses who?

Cleveland!

When?

Seven days ago!

Unlike, Masahiro Tanaka Charlie Morton last pitched twelve days ago!

Verses who?

Philadelphia!

In that outing Charlie Morton allowed four runs (three earned) over five innings. “according to https://www.mlb.com/probable-pitchers/2020-10-07

Because his previous outing was twelve days ago verses Philadelphia could Charlie Morton have difficulty to begin the game or throughout game three of the American League Division Series with his command? Could New York’s offense get runs off Charlie Morton easily? I don’t know about that but I do know this! Charlie Morton’s game three start verses New York in 2017 didn’t go well!

Why?

Charlie Morton allowed  seven runs over 3 2/3 innings. “according to an article by Bryan Hoch and Juan Toribio”

In this game New York or Tampa Bay will take the lead in the series!

Why?

Because each team has won a game and going into the game three the series is tied 1-1!

Why?

Because New York won game one!

When?

Monday night!

Why?

Gerrit Cole was good!

How good?

Gerrit Cole out six in New York’s 9-3 win while the offense for New York was provided by Kyle Hiashioka, Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton!

How?

Kyle Hiashioka and Aaron Judge both homered while Giancarlo Stanton hit a grand slam! “according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com

While Tampa Bay won game two to even up the series at one game a piece!

How?

Tampa Bay got runs  got home runs from Randy Arozarena, Mike Zunino, Manuel Margot and Austin Meadows! “according to an article by  Juan Toribio on mlb.com

While Tyler Glasnow who started the game for Tampa Bay allowed four runs over five innings while their pitching as whole recorded 18 strikeouts! according to an article by  Juan Toribio on mlb.com

First pitch is set 7:10pm from Petco Park!

The game will be televised on TBS!