Gerrit Cole, Masahiro Tanaka Bounce Back As New York Sweeps Baltimore In The Doubleheader
Gerrit Cole and Masahiro Tanaka both suffered setbacks when they pitched verses Baltimore in Maryland a week ago!
Why?
Last Saturday Gerrit Cole allowed five runs (one earned) over six innings while on Sunday Masahiro Tanaka allowed four runs two of which were earned “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/roster/probable-pitchers/2020-09-11
This week though, both right handed pitchers for New York bounced back and avenged their losses to Baltimore
When?
In the doubleheader on Friday in Bronx New York!
How?
Gerrit Cole struck out nine hitters and only gave up two hits in a two hit shutout leading New York to a 6-0 win in game one of the doubleheader. “according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com
While Masahiro Tanaka who like his teammate Gerrit Cole is a right handed pitcher struck out five without a walk, retiring the final 12 men he faced after hitting Renato Núñez with a second-inning pitch. “according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com
As for the offense in game one DJ LeMahieu provided near-instant run support, connecting for his fourth leadoff homer of the season, and sixth overall. Brett Gardner and Kyle Higashioka added two-run homers off right-hander Alex Cobb, who permitted five runs and seven hits over four innings. Mike Tauchman added a run-scoring single in the sixth inning. “according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com
As for the offense in the finale of the doubleheader Luke Voit hit a pair of three run homers in New York’s 10-1 win the second game of the doubleheader where they earned a sweep of Baltimore in the doubleheader on Friday!
While New York won both games in the doubleheader Baltimore meanwhile lost both!
Why?
The onus in Game 2 fell largely on rookie left-hander Keegan Akin, who beat the Yankees in Baltimore last time out but lasted just two-thirds of an inning in the Bronx. Allowing four runs on RBIs from Clint Frazier, Gleyber Torres and Miguel Andújar (two-run double), Akin was lifted after 39 pitches to begin a bullpen carousel that lasted long into the evening. Luke Voit hit two homers later off Asher Wojciechowski to supply the final margin.”according to an article by Joe Trezza on mlb.com
“Keegan’s pitch count was up there, and we just couldn’t let him go past 40 pitches since he’s a young guy that we care about,” manager Brandon Hyde said. “Unfortunately, his outing was cut extremely short and it kind of puts us in a tough spot.”according to an article by Joe Trezza on mlb.com
New York and Baltimore will play game three of the four game series on Saturday afternoon!
Where?
In Bronx New York!
Jordan Montgomery who is a left handed pitcher will start for New York! Jordan Montgomery comes into the game with a record of 2-2 with an earn run average of 5.72. Montgomery will get his first look at the Orioles in 2020, making his eighth start of the season. The left-hander hasn't won since Aug. 11, going 0-1 with a 6.39 ERA over his past four starts. He will oppose Baltimore’s Dean Kremer who unlike him is a right handed pitcher. Dean Kreamer comes into the game with a record of 1-0 with an earn run average of 1.50 . Kremer dazzled in his MLB debut, firing six strong innings to beat the Yankees. The Orioles' No. 10 prospect struck out seven in what was the best debut by an O's starter since 2015. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/roster/probable-pitchers
First pitch is set for 1:05pm from Yankee Stadium!
The game will be televised on MASN, Major League Baseball Network and Yes!