Gerrit Cole, Robbie Ray Are Starting The Opening Game Of The Three Game Series For New York And Toronto

A right handed pitcher and a left handed pitcher are starting the opening game of the three series for New York and Toronto!

When?

Tonight!

Where?

Dunedin Florida!

Why?

Because Gerrit Cole is starting for New York and Robbie Ray is starting for Toronto!

Gerrit Cole comes into the game with a record of 1-0 with an earn run average of 1.46 Cole's 21 strikeouts are tied with Al Downing (1964) for the most by any Yankee through his first two starts of a season. Cole is 3-0 with a 2.97 ERA in five starts vs. Toronto, including an Opening Day no-decision. He is going to opposing Toronto’s Robbie Ray who comes into the game with a record of 0-0 with an earn run average of 0.00.

Why?

Because this is Robbie Ray’s first start of the season!

Why?

Because he injured his elbow!

How?

By carrying his child down a flight of stairs and he’s been on the injured list with a bruised elbow.

“according to an article on dailyhive.com by Ian Hunter”

New York comes into the opening game of the three game series with a record of 4-5 and is in second place in the American League East.

Why?

Because New York salvaged a game out of three game series with Tampa Bay!

When?

Yesterday!

Where?

St. Petersburg Florida!

How?

Gio Urshela who plays third base for Aaron Boone had a big day on the diamond!

How big?

Gio Urshela homered as part of a four-hit, three-RBI performance while Rougned Odor who was making his New York Debut contributed the go ahead single.

When?

In the top of the tenth inning to help New York top Tampa Bay by a score of 8-4!

Toronto comes into the opening game of the three game series with a record of 4-5 and is last in the American League East.

Why?

Because unlike New York,

Toronto didn’t play on the diamond yesterday!

Where?

Dunedin Florida!

Why?

Because their game against the Los Angeles Anaheim was postponed!

Why?

Because of mother nature (rain) and will be made up a split doubleheader on August 10, 2021!

Does that mean mother nature could rain out the New York, Toronto opener tonight in Dunedin Florida?

The answer is no!

Why?

Because there is a 0% chance of precipitation at first pitch! “according to accuweather.com”

First pitch is set for 7:07pm from TD Ballpark!

The game is going to be televised on Yes!