Jordan Montgomery, Charlie Morton Tabbed For The New York, Tampa Bay Finale
On Wednesday night New York and Tampa Bay will both look to win the series!
Why?
Because Tampa Bay won the opening game of the three game series!
When?
On Monday night!
Why?
Because New York’s starting pitcher Gerrit Cole struggled!
How?
Gerrit Cole permitted four and eight hits as well as two home runs!according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com
To who?
Ji-Man Choi and Kevin Kiermaier! according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com
While New York won the second game of the three game series!
When?
On Tuesday night!
Why?
Because Masahiro Tanaka bounced back from his outing on August 19th verses Tampa Bay where 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 and where 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
How?
The Japanese right handed pitcher gave up three hits and struck out seven while throwing eighty eight pitches on Tuesday night “according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com
While New York was provided with some offense from DJ Lemahieu and Gio Urshela to also help them bounce back verses Tampa Bay!
What kind of offense?
DJ Lemahieu provided two home runs while Gio Urshela completed a sixth-inning dash around the bases with a terrific slide in the z New York’s 5-3 victory over Tampa Bay! according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com
New York comes into the finale with a record of 20-14 and is in second place in the American League East 3.5 games back of Tampa Bay in the American League East standings while Tampa Bay comes into the finale of the three game series with a record of 25-12. and is in first place in the American League East! “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/standings
Jordan Montgomery and Charlie Morton will start the finale of the three game series!
Jordan Montgomery who is a left handed pitcher for New York comes into the finale of the three game series with a record of 2-1 with an earn run average of 4.44 Montgomery pitched well in his last start against the Mets, permitting three runs (two earned) over five innings. The Yanks went to the bullpen after 68 pitches, and Montgomery said that his stamina has been affected by an interrupted starting schedule. He will oppose Tampa Bay’s Charlie Monton who unlike him is a right handed pitcher! Charlie Morton comes into the finale with a record of 1-1 with an earn run average of 5.40 After being sidelined for three weeks with right shoulder inflammation, Morton returns to the starting rotation on Wednesday. Morton has been throwing at the alternate training site, but he will likely not go more than three innings in his return. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/roster/probable-pitchers
Although there is a possibility that mother nature could decide if Jordan Montgomery and Charlie Morton get to start the New York, Tampa Bay finale in Bronx New York!
Why?
Because tonight there is supposed to be a shower or thunderstorm around!
However, by first pitch the weather in Bronx New York is Intermittent clouds with a 34% chance of rain. “according to https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/the-bronx/10461/hourly-weather-forecast/334650
As for New York and Tampa Bay’s previous game,
New York won game two of the three game series!
How?
The Japanese right handed pitcher gave up three hits and struck out seven while pitching eighty eight pitches! “according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com
But Masahiro Tanaka wasn’t the only one to bounce back as his team did as well after suffering a series opening loss to Tampa Bay!
How did New York bounce back?
DJ Lemahieu and Gio Urshela provided the offense for the team that wears the pinstripes! according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com
What offense did those two players provide?
DJ Lemahieu provided two home runs while Gio Urshela completed a sixth-inning dash around the bases with a terrific slide in the z New York’s 5-3 victory over Tampa Bay! according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com
While Masahiro Tanaka and New York bounced back Tampa Bay meanwhile suffered a setback!
Why?
, Gio Urshela sent a flare into right-center field against Ryan Thompson, which appeared to be trouble off the bat. Kevin Kiermaier, who is one of the best center fielders in the Majors and has a reputation for making spectacular catches, gambled on the play, attempting a headfirst dive to try to rob Urshela. Unfortunately for Kiermaier and the Rays, the gamble didn’t pay off as the ball bounced all the way to the wall, resulting in two Yankees runs to break the 2-2 tie.”according to an article by Juan Toribio on mlb.com
First pitch is set for 7:05pm from Yankee Stadium!
The game will be televised on Fox Sports Sun !