Gerrit Cole, Nathan Eovaldi Are Starting, Are Opposing Each Other On The Mound Again! This Time, As New York, Boston Play The American League Wild Card Game Tonight In Boston Massachusetts

On Friday September 24, 2021 Gerrit Cole, Nathan Eovaldi who are both right handed pitchers started for New York, Boston in Boston Massachusetts.

In that game Gerrit Cole hurled six sold innings and in the process got his inaugural win at Fenway Park by a score of 8-3.

Offensively Gerrit Cole was supported by Giancarlo Stanton, Gleyber Torres!

How?

Giancarlo Stanton hit a three run homer as part of a four-RBI performance, Gleyber Torres homered to continue his hot streak.

New York’s offense hammered Nathan Eovaldi for seven runs and seven hits over 2 2/3 innings.

Gerrit Cole had this to say about his teams performance!

"It was really good for us to strike and get into the game quick," said Cole, who notched his first career win at Fenway. "It allowed us to be able to challenge some guys, knowing that a solo home run would still hold the lead early. That was really big for us."

This is a great game, and we should sleep well tonight, "We played tremendous on both sides of the baseball. When the alarm clock goes off tomorrow morning, we'd better prepare the same way and not take any pitch for granted. Tomorrow's going to be a tough one too."

“according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com”

In that game Nathan Eovaldi struggled!

How?

Nathan Eovaldi was hammered by New York in the opener of a key three-game showdown between two teams in fierce competition in the American League Wild Card standings and the Red Sox took an 8-3 loss.

Nathan Eovaldi had this to say about his outing!

"It's frustrating "It's frustrating," said Eovaldi. "We know how important this game is tonight. We know where we stand in the hunt for the Wild Card and the playoffs. To be able to come in tonight, I have to be able to set the tone, first game of the series, and I didn't do that tonight. It's extremely frustrating for me."

“according to an article by Ian Browne on mlb.com”

Tonight Gerrit Cole, Nathan Eovaldi who are both right handed pitchers are starting, are opposing each other on the mound again!

This time, in the American League Wild Card game at Fenway Park where the winner of the game will advance to play Tampa Bay on Thursday in the American League Division Series that is a five game series while the other teams season will be over.

Gerrit Cole finished the regular season with a record 16-8 with an earn run average of 3.23.

Nathan Eovaldi finished the regular season with a record of 11-9 with an earn run average of 3.75.

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New York, Boston who are both members of the American League East finished with a records of 92-70 and punched their tickets to the American League Wild Card game on Sunday.

New York punched their ticket with a 1-0 over Tampa Bay!

How?

New York, the team that wears the pinstripes is going to the postseason because Aaron Judge got a walk-off hit verses Andrew Kittredge, Tampa Bay on Sunday in Bronx New York

Before Aaron Judge’s walk-off hit that secured the 1-0 victory, New York’s postseason berth Rougned Odor sparked New York’s ninth inning rally.

How?

with a sharp single to center field, yielding to pinch-runner Tyler Wade, who tagged up on a deep flyout. Anthony Rizzo ripped a hit to right field, prompting the Rays to lift left-hander Josh Fleming in favor of right-hander Andrew Kittredge.

With the count 2-2, Judge lashed a slider that tipped off of Kittredge’s glove, trickling to the middle of the infield grass. Second baseman Brandon Lowe whipped the ball to catcher Mike Zunino, but not in time to nab Wade, who dove headfirst and dragged his left palm across home plate.

Defensively Gio Urshela had a daring sixth-inning catch, electrifying a Stadium crowd of 40,409 as the shortstop tumbled into the visiting dugout at full speed, sprinting to catch Austin Meadows’ popup.

Second baseman Gleyber Torres saved two runs, smothering a hard Joey Wendle grounder to end the fourth inning. The Yanks played fine defense behind Wandy Peralta, Clay Holmes, Chad Green, Jonathan Loáisiga and Aroldis Chapman, who all held the 100-win Rays down. It was the brand of performance that Judge hopes to see about a dozen more times this month.

Jameson Taillon started for New York and hurled 3 1/3 scoreless frames, one outing after the right-hander’s season seemed to be in jeopardy after sustaining a re-aggravation of the torn ligament in his right ankle. Jameson Taillon threw 45 pitches before the Yankees shifted into their bullpen game plan.

Aaron Judge had this to say about his hit that turned out to be the game winner!

You’ve got to embrace it, That’s what popped into my head: You’ve got to embrace every single moment, every single opportunity. Getting the chance to be playing out there at Yankee Stadium in a game that if you win, you get a chance to go to the postseason? Very few individuals get a chance to say that. That’s a privilege.”

Aaron Judge had this to say about the starting pitches, relief pitchers!

We’ve got a great starting rotation, and our bullpen is fantastic,” Judge said. “We were able to showcase that a little bit today. Even our offense, I know we only got one run today, but it’s a lot of good at-bats -- a lot of quality at-bats, a lot of tough outs. When you’re able to do that in the postseason and wear teams down, those are the teams that really make it far.”

“according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com”

Like New York, Boston also finished the regular season with a record of 92-70 and punched their ticket to the Wild Card Game.

Boston punched their ticket with a 7-5 win over Washington on Sunday in Washington District Of Columbia.

How?

Rafael Devers, the 24-year-old hitting star, carried the day for Boston, delivering two home runs, including a 447-foot rocket to center with one out in the top of the ninth that snapped a tie and led his team to a drama-filled 7-5 victory over the Nationals, securing a postseason berth for the Red Sox.

Rafael Devers had this to say about his home run in the ninth inning!

“I just kept talking to myself, ‘I’ve got to help the team, I’ve got to help the team. I’ve got to come through for our team.’ And we came through,” said

“according to an article by Ian Browne on mlb.com”

First pitch is set for 8:08pm from Fenway Park!

The game is going to be televised on ESPN!