Jordan Montgomery, Brent Honeywell Jr. Are Starting The Finale For New York And Tampa Bay Today In St. Petersburg Florida
A left handed pitcher and a right handed pitcher are starting today’s finale of the three game series for New York and Tampa Bay!
Why?
Because Jordan Montgomery is starting for New York and Brent Honeywell Jr. is starting for Tampa Bay!
The difference?
Jordan Montgomery has been pitching in the Major Leagues for five seasons 2021 being his fifth season while Brent Holloway Jr. is making his Major League Debut.
Jordan Montgomery comes into the game with a record of 1-0 with a 0.00 earn run average.
Montgomery pitched a gem in his season debut, blanking the Orioles on four hits over six innings in a 7-0 win. Most impressive was his fastball command, permitting the lefty to strike out seven without a walk.
Brent Honeywell Jr. is going be the opener today for Tampa Bay and will be making his make his long-awaited Major League debut as the Rays' opener. After 3 1/2 years out of game action and four arm surgeries, the former top prospect faced another team for the first time since Sept. 19, 2017, during Spring Training.
“according to Baseball Probable Pitchers | MLB.com
New York comes into the finale with Tampa Bay with a record of 3-5 and is last in the American League East.
Why?
Because they lost their previous game to Tampa Bay by a score of 0-4!
When?
Yesterday!
Where?
St. Petersburg Florida
Why?
Home runs have been the story Domingo German’s season so far!
Domingo German allowed three runs (two homers)
When?
In the second inning and New York lost the finale to Toronto by a score of 3-1!
Where?
Bronx New York!
In his start yesterday in second of the three game series in St. Petersburg Florida between New York and Tampa Bay in a 4-0 New York loss Domingo German gave up two homes yet again!
This time, to Randy Arozarena and Austin Meadows while he only lasted four innings .
Tampa Bay collected four runs and eight hits off Germán, who tossed 79 pitches
Because of his outing yesterday verses Tampa Bay Domingo German was optioned to the Alternate Training Site.
However,
That wasn’t the only problem New York had as they were shutout by Tampa Bay’s relieves that included Andrew Kittredge, Jeffrey Springs, Ryan Thompson, Cody Reed and Chris Mazza teamed up to allow a combined two hits and two walks while striking out five.
“according to an article by Adam Berry on mlb.com”
Meanwhile,
Tampa Bay comes into the finale with a record of 4-4 and is third in the American League East.
Why?
Because they won the previous game between them and New York by a score of 4-0!
When?
Yesterday!
Why?
Because Randy Arozarena and Austin Meadows homered.
Off who?
Domingo German!
“according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com”
And Tampa Bay relievers Andrew Kittredge, Jeffrey Springs, Ryan Thompson, Cody Reed and Chris Mazza teamed up to allow a combined two hits and two walks while striking out five in 6 2/3 innings.
“according to an article by Adam Berry on mlb.com”
First pitch is set for 1:10pm from Tropicana Field!
The game is going to be televised on Bally Sports Sun, Major League Baseball Network and Yes!