Gerrit Cole Is Starting, Aaron Judge Is Returning As New York Heads To Georgia For Pair Of Games Verses Atlanta

On Wednesday August 19th Gerrit Cole took a no decision verses Tampa Bay at Yankee Stadium.

In that game Gerrit Cole gave up home runs to Ji -Man Choi and  Mike Zunino.

On Tuesday night Gerrit Cole will look to remain perfect in Georgia and look to help New York return to the win column verses Atlanta after being swept by Tampa Bay but that isn’t the only thing happening as New York opens a two game series verses Atlanta as Aaron Judge who is a right fielder for New York will return to the starting lineup after being on the injured list with a Grade 1 Strain in his right calf but could mother nature possibly postpone Gerrit Cole’s start as well as Aaron Judge’s return?

That is a possibility!

Why?

Because there is a possibility of a thunderstorm and 51% chance of precipitation and a thunderstorm at first pitch! “according to https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/atlanta/30303/hourly-weather-forecast/348181

New York who is a member of the American League East comes into the game with a record of 16-9 while Atlanta who is a member of the National League East comes into the game with a record of 16-12. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/standings

As stated above,

Gerrit Cole will start the opening game of the two game series for New York . The right hander comes into the game with a record of 4-0 with an earn run average of 2.75. Cole is coming off a 10-strikeout effort against the Red Sox and has won 20 consecutive regular season decisions dating to last May, tied for the third-longest streak in history. He is undefeated in 28 starts since May 27, 2019, going 20-0 with a 1.97 ERA over that span. The pitcher Gerrit Cole will oppose has yet to have been announced!

As for New York’s previous game,

They lost to Tampa Bay in the finale while also getting swept at Yankee Stadium.

When?

On Thursday August 20th!

Why?

Right handed reliever Adam Ottavino allowed three runs and took the loss 10-5 to Tampa Bay while New York lost the lead in the American East as they’re now 0.5 games of Tampa Bay who is for the first time this season leading the American League East.

That wasn’t all New York lost on Thursday as they lost a couple players along the way!

Who were they?

James Paxton who was the starting pitcher for New York as well as their shortstop Gleyber Torres.

Why?

Because James Paxton who left handed pitcher for New York felt discomfort in his elbow as well as his forearm while his teammate Gleyber Torres left with an injured left hamstring. “according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com

Like New York,

Atlanta lost their previous game but unlike New York they lost to Philadelphia !

Why?

Because Dansby Swanson was tagged out to end a 5-4 loss. “according to an article by y Mark Bowman on mlb.com

First pitch is set for 7:10pm from Truist Park! The game will be televised on Yes!