Jordan Montgomery Looks To Bounce Back As New York Looks To Avoid Their Fourth Straight Loss As They Open A Three Game Series In Buffalo New York Verses Hyun Jin Ryu , Toronto
If this was a normal season New York would be traveling to Toronto Canada to play Toronto at Rogers Centre for their three game series!
However, 2020 is not a normal season!
Why?
Because of the Coronavirus that is effecting us in the United States and around the world.
So instead of New York traveling to Toronto Canada they will travel to Buffalo New York where they will take on Toronto at Sahlen Field starting Monday!
Which team is that home to
The Triple A- Affiliate to the Toronto Bluejays!
The Buffalo Bisons!
New York who is a member of the American League East comes into the opening game with a record of 21-19 and is third in the division while Toronto comes into the game with a record of 22-18 and is second in the division!
Jordan Montgomery will start the opening game for New York while Hyun Jin Ryu will start the opening game for New York. However, Their is a possibility mother could decide if Jordan Montgomery and Hyun Jin Ryu get to make their starts or not.
Why?
Because at first pitch it’s mostly cloudy with a thunderstorm and 51% chance of precipation! “according to https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/buffalo/14202/hourly-weather-forecast/349726
In this game Jordan Montgomery who is a left handed pitcher who comes into the game with a record of 2-2 with an earn run average of 5.76 will look to bounce back from his previous outing for New York! “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/roster/probable-pitchers
Why?
Because in his outing verses Tampa Bay only recorded three out in his last outing!
When?
Verses Tampa Bay on Wednesday September 2nd!
But he’s not only one who look to bounce back as his team will too after losing three of four games to Baltimore
Against who?
Hyun Jin Ryu and Toronto!
Like Jordan Montgomery,
Hyun Jin Ryu is a left handed pitcher but unlike Montgomery Hyun Jin Ryu comes into the opening game of the three game series with a record of 3-1 with an earn run average of 2.51. Left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu will make his ninth start of the season and is looking for his 4th win. This will be his third career start against the Yankees. The lefty is 0-2 with an 8.71 ERA against them so far. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/roster/probable-pitchers
As for New York’s previous they lost to Baltimore on Sunday in Bronx New York where New York lost three out of four games to Baltimore over the weekend including the finale on Sunday at Camden Yards!
Why?
Dean Kremer limited the Yankees' slumbering bats to one hit over six innings in his Major League debut, outpitching Masahiro Tanaka in the Bombers' 5-1 loss at Camden Yards. Baltimore is a destination that usually helps the Yanks fatten their record, but instead, the O's took three out of four games in the weekend series. “according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com
Unlike New York,
Toronto won their previous game verses Boston who like New York and Toronto is a member of the American League East.
How?
Joe Panik highlighted the scoring with a two-run single. The following frame, the Blue Jays batted around for the second consecutive inning, scoring three more runs. Rowdy Tellez highlighted the scoring with a solo homer against right-hander Robinson Leyer. “according to an article by Bill Ladson on mlb.com
First pitch is set for 6:37pm from Sahlen Field.
The game will be televised on SNET -1 and Yes!