Gerrit Cole Looks To Help New York Bounce Back Verses Tyler Glasnow, Tampa Bay
On August 8, 2020 Gerrit Cole had to settle for a no decision in St. Petersburg Florida verses Tampa Bay at Tropicana Field.
On Wednesday night Gerrit Cole will look to get the win and help New York bounce back in game two of the three game series and even the series up verses Tampa Bay in the Bronx while Tampa Bay will look to win the series.
Why? Because New York lost the opening game of the three game series!
However,
There is a possibility that mother nature could decide if Gerrit Cole gets to make this start on time or if it’s delayed or if they get the game in at all.
Why?
Because there is a 36% chance of rain at first pitch. “according to https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/the-bronx/10461/hourly-weather-forecast/334650
New York who is leading the American League East comes into game two of the three game series with a record of 16-7 while Tampa Bay comes into game two of the three game series with a record of 15-9 and is in third place in American League East and 2.0 games back of New York in the American League East Standings.”according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/standings
As stated above,
Gerrit Cole will start the game for New York. The right hander comes into the game with a record of 4-0. The last time Gerrit Cole faced Tampa Bay was eleven days ago in St. Petersburg Florida where he took a no decision. This time Gerrit Cole will be looking for a different as he will look to get his fifth win of the season and help New York bounce back verses Tampa Bay and Tyler Glasnow who will oppose Gerrit Cole. Unlike Gerrit Cole Tyler Glasnow has yet to record his first of the sixty game regular season as the right hander has a record of 0-1 with an earn run average of 7.04. In his last two starts, Glasnow has allowed nine runs over 6 2/3 innings. He is 0-2 with a 5.68 ERA in three career starts against the Yankees. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/roster/probable-pitchers
As for the opening game of the three game series at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx,
Japanese right hander Masahiro Tanaka struggled in his start verses Tampa Bay in the Bronx in the opening game of New York and Tampa Bay’s three game series on Tuesday night.
Why?
Ten of Tanaka’s 71 pitches registered as hard-hit batted balls, showing an exit velocity of 95 mph or greater. According to Statcast, that is the highest percentage of hard-hit pitches in any of Tanaka’s 168 big league games, as he struggled with his fastball, splitter and slider. “according to an article by Bryan Hoch
Masahiro Tanaka gave up two home runs that included a three run shot by Brandon Lowe who is a second baseman for Tampa Bay in the third inning as well as a solo home run by Austin Meadows in the fifth inning. according to an article by Bryan Hoch
While New York had their chance to tie the game.
When?
Luke Voit’s home run cut the deficit in half, Mike Tauchman walked and advanced to third on a Clint Frazier single. After a groundout, pinch-hitter Mike Ford was hit on the left foot to load the bases and then Luke Voit struck out on a slider that was 83.5 miles per hour and Gio Urshela grounded out. according to an article by Bryan Hoch
In the end New York ended up suffering their first loss of the season in the Bronx. They now have a record of 10-1 at home this season.
While New York lost the opening game of the three game series to Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay won the opening game.
How?
Brandon Lowe hit a three home run off New York’s Japanese right handed pitcher Masahiro Tanaka while Blake Snell who is a left handed pitcher for Tampa Bay who picked up his second win of the season after allowing three runs on four hits and two walks in five innings. “according to an article by Juan Toribio on mlb.com
First is set for 7:05pm from Yankee Stadium.
The game will be televised on Fox Sports Sun and Yes.