Zack Britton Struggles As New York Suffers Another Loss To Tampa Bay
New York lost their second game to Tampa Bay as well as the series in the Bronx.
When?
On Wednesday night when they suffered a 4-2 loss!
How?
Zack Britton who is a left handed reliever was charged with an error and a wild pitch but their is a possibility the left handed reliever also sustained an injury while pitching. “according to an article by Bryan Hoch
When?
On his final pitch!“according to an article by Bryan Hoch
What kind of injury?“
A left hamstring injury!
As for New York’s offense,
Tyler Glasnow who started for Tampa Bay limited New York to two runs over 5 2/3 innings.
Those runs came from first baseman Luke Voit who hit an opposite field home run to the second deck in the third inning while Aaron Hicks tripled and scored on an Urshela sacrifice fly in the sixth to tie the game but that was it. “according to an article by Bryan Hoch
While New York lost the series as well as the second game of the three game series Tampa Bay meanwhile won the series.
How?
Ji -Man Choi and Mike Zunino both homered off New York starting pitcher Gerrit Cole. “according to an article by Juan Toribio on mlb.com
After playing two night games to begin the series New York and Tampa Bay will finish up their series with an afternoon game in the Bronx.
When?
On Thursday Afternoon!
In that game New York will look to avoid being swept by Tampa Bay and losing the lead in the American League East to Tampa Bay for the first time this season.
James Paxton who is a left handed pitcher will start the finale for New York. The left handed comes into the finale with a record of 1-1 with an earn run average of 7.04. James Paxton reached a new season high with a 94.8 mph fastball in his most recent start, a good sign as he returns from back surgery performed in February. Paxton didn't have his sharpest stuff, but he held the Red Sox to three runs over five innings in an 11-5 win. He will oppose Tampa Bay right hander John Curtiss who comes into the finale with a record of 1-0 with an earn run average of 2.84. Curtiss, who's pitched more than one inning in all three of his appearances this year, will serve as the opener for the first time in his career. Trevor Richards is expected to provide the bulk innings for Tampa Bay.
First pitch is set for 1.05pm from Yankee Stadium!
The game will be televised on Fox Sports Sun, Major League Baseball Network and Yes!