Gerrit Cole Starts The Opening Game As New York Host Boston For Four Games In The Bronx
Last time out Gerrit Cole took a no decision at Tampa Bay.
Why?
Because Tampa Bay mounted a three-run, two-out rally in the fifth to chase the Yankees right-hander after just 4 2/3 innings.Ji-Man Choi and Mike Zunino, two of Tampa Bay's hitters who have struggled the most to start the season, contributed to the attack with a pair of doubles in the fifth, encouraging signs for a sluggish Rays offense. Zunino's double snapped an 0-for-23 skid and it was his first hit since July 27.according to an article by Juan Taribio
On Friday night Gerrit Cole aims to bounce back and record a win when New York host their American League East rival Boston for the first game of a four game series in Bronx New York.
New York who is leading the American League East comes into the opening game of the four game series with a record of 12-6 while Boston comes into the opening game of the four game series with a record of 6-13 and is last in the American League East and 6.5 games back of New York in the division. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/standings
As stated above,
Gerrit Cole will start the opening game of the four game series for New York. The right hander who grew up a New York fan comes into the game with a record of 3-0 with an earn run average of 3.22. Cole recorded double-digit strikeouts for the first time as a Yankee in his last start, whiffing 10 Rays over 4 2/3 innings in a no-decision at Tropicana Field. Cole said he saw "good improvement" in the effort, which marked his 26th consecutive start without a loss, a streak which dates to last season and is the fifth-longest in big league history. The pitcher Gerrit Cole will be opposing in the opening of the four game series verses Boston has yet to have been announced. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/roster/probable-pitchers
As for New York’s previous game,
They last played on Wednesday where they swept Atlanta in a two game series in the Bronx where Clint Frazier had a big night where he replaced Aaron Judge in right field who is dealing with lower body tightness including his hips, hamstrings and calves as well as receiving treatment. Will Aaron Judge be in the starting lineup on Friday for the opening game verses Boston? That question I don’t know the answer to. but what I do know is if not Aaron Boone has a replacement in Clint Frazier who proved he can help the team that wears the pinstripes win!
Why?
Clint Frazier made his presence felt in the finale verses Atlanta!
How?
The right fielder homered in his first at bat off Huascar Ynoa but that wasn’t all he did in his return to the team that wears the pinstripes as he also singled in the third inning and doubled in the fifth to a triple shy of the cycle. according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com
Unlike New York,
Boston lost their previous game as well as their fourth straight game.
Why?
Because of a combination of throwing errors by Rafael Devers as well as great pitching by Tampa Bay Boston lost by a score of 17-8. “according to an article by Ian Browne
First pitch is set for 7:05pm from Yankee Stadium.
The game will be televised on NESN and Yes.