Gerrit Cole Suffers His Second Straight Loss Verses Tampa Bay
Gerrit Cole has had a couple rough starts!
Why?
Because he has suffered two straight losses !
To who?
Atlanta and Tampa Bay!
Why?
Because in Atlanta on Wednesday August 26th Gerrit Cole suffered his first loss in 462 days and his first loss as member of New York and the team the right handed pitcher rooting for out in Newport Beach California.
In the game one loss Gerrit Cole gave up homers!
To who?
Ronald Acuña Jr., Dansby Swanson and Marcell Ozuna “according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com
In game two it wasn’t the starter who faltered for New York instead, it was Chad Green who out of the bullpen!
How did he falter?
He gave up a home run!
To who?
Freddie Freeman of Atlanta that gave Atlanta the lead as well as the win and the sweep of New York in the doubleheader ! “according to cording to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com
In the opening game of the three game series verses Tampa Bay in Bronx New York on Monday night Gerrit Cole gave up a couple of home runs to a couple players on Tampa Bay’s team!
Who were they?
Ji-Man Choi and Kevin Kiermaier while Gerrit Cole permitted four and eight hits to Tampa Bay. “according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com
While New York lost the opening game of the three game series Tampa Bay won the opening game of the three game series.
How?
Tyler Glasnow kept the Yankees’ offense off-balance all night, utilizing all three of his pitches effectively. The right-hander threw his four-seam fastball 55 times, averaging 97 mph and maxing out at 99 mph. As is usually the case when Glasnow has the fastball working, he also has a lot of success with the curveball, a pitch that is becoming one of the best in baseball.”according to an article by Juan Toribio on mlb.com
Ji-Man Choi hit a two-run homer in the first inning and is now 8-for-12 with three home runs in his career against Cole during the regular season. according to an article by Juan Toribio on mlb.com
New York and Tampa will play game two of their three game series in Bronx New York on Tuesday night where New York will look to bounce back and even the series while Tampa Bay will look to win the series.
Masahiro Tanaka will start for New York!
On August 18, 2020 Masahiro Tanaka was handed the loss verses Tampa Bay in the Bronx!
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
On Tuesday night Masahiro Tanaka will have the opportunity to bounce back from his last outing verses Tampa Bay when he he suffered a loss to fourteen days ago and look to help New York bounce back from the opening loss to Tampa Bay on Monday night! However, mother nature could decide if Masahiro Tanaka gets to make his start or not.
Why?
Because it’s going to be mainly cloudy with a stray shower. “according to https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/the-bronx/10461/daily-weather-forecast/334650?day=1