J.A. Happ Is Returning To The Starting Rotation As New York Faces Boston, Chris Mazza
When it was J.A. Happ’s turn to pitch in starting rotation for New York that didn’t happen last time out.
Why?
Because they skipped his turn in the starting rotation!
Why?
Because he allowed eight runs in seven innings to the Orioles and Phillies. He walked six batters in his last outing . “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/roster/probable-pitchers
On Sunday the thirty seven year old will return to the starting rotation for the team that wears the pinstripes!
Verses who?
Boston who like New York is a member of the American League East!
However, their is a possibility mother nature could get in the way of J.A. Happ’s return to the rotation!
Why?
Because today’s weather in Bronx New York is 72 degrees cooler with rain and drizzle but it could be fine weather for the game on diamond once night comes.https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/bronx-ny/10462/weather-forecast/334650
Why?
Because the weather for tonight in Bronx New York is 66 degrees and mostly cloudy. https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/bronx-ny/10462/weather-forecast/334650
New York comes into the game with a record of 14-6 and is leading the American League East while Boston comes into the game with a record of 6-15 and is in last place in the division and 8.5 games back of New York in the division standings!https://www.mlb.com/yankees/standings
As stated above,
J.A. Happ will start for New York! The left handed pitcher comes into the game with a record of 0-1 with an earn run average of 10.29. Happ is returning to the rotation after being skipped. It has been a struggle thus far for the veteran, who has allowed eight runs in seven innings to the Orioles and Phillies. He walked six batters in his last outing and said that he needs to be more aggressive in the strike zone against Boston. He will oppose Boston’s Chris Mazza who unlike him is a right handed pitcher. Chris Mazza comes into the game with a record of 0-0 with an earn run average of 0.00 Chris . Mazza will be recalled to make the first start of his career. The righty fared well in his one relief appearance this season, holding the Yankees scoreless over 2 2/3 innings. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/roster/probable-pitchers
As for game two of the four game series between New York and Boston
James Paxton who is a left handed pitcher for New York recorded his first win of the sixty game regular season in game two of the four game series verses Boston in Bronx New York on Saturday night.
How?
James Paxton held Boston to three runs over five innings though he was not as dominant as he was in his previous start verses Tampa Bay , James Paxton touched a season high with his fastball at 94.8 miles per hour to strike out Michael Chavis in the second inning. “according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com
As for the New York offense ,
Clint Frazier, Gary Sanchez and Gio Urshela contributed for New York!
How?
Clint Frazier r tied his career high with five RBIs, contributing a double, a three-run homer, a two-run single and a diving catch in right field as the Yankees reached the one-third mark of the regular season with an 11-5 rout of the Red Sox on Saturday evening at Yankee Stadium. according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com
Clint Frazer was playing right field verses Boston in game two of their four game series in the Bronx.
Why?
Because Aaron Judge who like Clint Frazier is a right fielder is on the injured list.
Why?
Because he has a strained right calf! according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com
While Gary Sanchez who is a catcher and Gio Urshela who is a third baseman also went yard. according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com
While New York won their fourth straight game Boston meanwhile dropped their sixth straight game.
Why?
Because of their pitching , mental mistakes and an offense that has yet to get into rhythm “according to an article by Ian Browne on mlb.com
First pitch is set for 7:08pm from Yankee Stadium.
The game will be televised on ESPN.