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J.A. Happ Was Brilliant As New York Won Their 10th Straight Game As They Shutout Boston

New York won their tenth straight game!

When?

On Saturday!

Where?

In Massachusetts!

Verses who?

Boston who like New York is a member of the American League East!

How?

J.A. Happ who is thirty seven years old pitched eight scoreless innings while he held Boston to four hits in a 113-pitch gem, walking none and striking out nine. while the left handed veteran was supported offensively by a Clint Frazier two run homer as part of a three-RBI performance.”according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com

Gio Urshela and Kyle Higashioka collected early RBIs against starter Chris Mazza, as Joe DiMaggio’s distant cousin surrendered four runs (two earned) and five hits over four innings. Luke Voit knocked in a run with a fifth-inning hit, his fifth consecutive game with an RBI. according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com

While Boston lost their second straight game to New York as well as the series.

Why?

Because they were outhit and pitched. “according to an article by Ian Browne on mlb.com

New York and Boston will play the finale on Sunday.

Where?

At Fenway Park where Deivi Garcia will start the finale for New York.

The right hander comes into the game with a record of 2-1 with an earn run average of 3.28. Garcia has won his past two starts , each with seven innings and six strikeouts against the Bluejays. The 21 year old idolizes Boston icon Pedro Martinez , which should make it a special experience to touch the mound at Fenway Park. He will oppose Boston’s Tanner Houck who like Deivi Garcia is a right handed pitcher. Tanner Houck comes into the finale with a record of 1-0 0.00 earn run average. The 24 year old prospect will try to follow up his sparkling debut with another strong effort in his introduction to the Yankees, Redsox rivalry Against the Marlins Houck fired five shutout innings while striking out seven. https://www.mlb.com/probable-pitchers