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New York Splits Doubleheader With Philadelphia

On Wednesday New York and Philadelphia had to play a doubleheader in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.

Why?

Because mother nature didn’t allow them to get game two in the Bronx in on Tuesday.

New York and Philadelphia ended up splitting the doubleheader.

Why?

Because in the first game of the doubleheader J.A. Happ who started the game struggled in an 11-7 loss.

J.A. Happ who is a left hander couldn’t throw strikes but also kept missing the plate. Three of the next four hitters he faced drew walks, forcing in a run. Jean Segura then scored the go-ahead run on a fielder’s choice by Roman Quinn.”according to an article by Bill Ladson on mlb.com

Along with that Philadelphia scored six runs off right handed reliever Nick Nelson and it  took Luis Cessa to stop the bleeding when he got Jay Bruce to ground out to end the inning.Bill Ladson on mlb.com

In the second game New York bounced back and earned a split of the doubleheader in Philadelphia.

How?.

Luke Voit hit a home run while Mike Tauchman delivered a tiebreaking hit as the Yankees defeated the Phillies, 3-1, in the second game of a seven-inning doubleheader on Wednesday evening at Citizens Bank Park. “according to an article by Bryan Hoch

While Philadelphia had a setback in the second game of the doubleheader.

Why?

Because Philadelphia right handed pitcher Tommy Hunter  allowed five consecutive batters to reach base: a single to Giancarlo Stanton, a single to Luke Voit, a double to Mike Tauchman, Gary Sanchez was hit by a pitch and a single to Gio Urshela. Two runs scored.”according to an article by Todd Zolecki on mlb.com

New York and Philadelphia are supposed to conclude their four game series on Thursday night with left hander Jordan Montgomery starting for New York and Zach Eflin who is right hander starting for Philadephia However, mother nature could have other plans as there is a 47 % chance of a thunderstorm when the game is supposed to begin. https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/philadelphia/19102/hourly-weather-forecast/350540