Masahiro Tanaka, New York Bounce Back As They Top Tampa Bay

Fifteen days ago Masahiro Tanaka suffered a loss to Tampa Bay in Bronx New York!

Why?

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 got a different result in Bronx New York !

What result was that?
A win!

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

New York and Tampa Bay are supposed to finish up their three games series on Wednesday however there is a possibility that mother nature could get in the way of the finale!

Why?

Because tonight’s weather forecast in Bronx New York is a shower and 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

Jordan Montgomery will start the finale for New York! The left hander comes into the finale 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 Charlie Morton who unlike him is a right handed pitcher. He 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/probable-pitchers

First pitch is set for 7:05pm from Yankee Stadium!

The game will be televised on Fox Sports Sun and Yes!