Jameson Taillon, Hyun Jin Ryu Are Starting Game Two For New York And Toronto In Dunedin Florida
A right handed pitcher and a left handed pitcher are starting game two of the three game series for New York and Toronto in Dunedin Florida!
When?
Tonight!
Why?
Because Jameson Taillon is starting for New York!
Jameson Taillon comes into the game with a record of 0-0 with an earn run average of 3.86. Taillon is coming off his first start since May 1, 2019, limiting the Orioles to two solo homers among three hits over 4 2/3 innings. Taillon has revamped his arsenal, scrapping his two-seamer in favor of elevated four-seam fastballs.
And Hyun Jin Ryu is starting for Toronto!
Hyun Jin Ryu comes into the game with a record of 0-1 with an earn run average of 2.92. Pitching on five days' rest, Ryu looks to continue his assertion as Toronto's ace. He pitched seven strong innings last time out vs. Texas on Wednesday, fanning seven and allowing two runs, but he's still looking for his first win of the season.
“according to Baseball Probable Pitchers | MLB.com”
New York comes into the game with a record of 5-5 and is in second place in the American League East 1.5 games back of Boston who is leading the division
Why?
Because New York won their previous game!
When?
Last night!
Where?
Dunedin Florida because they won the opening game of the three game series by a score of 3-1 over Toronto!
How?
Gerrit Cole, Kyle Higashioka and the bullpen led New York to a 3-1 win over Toronto in the opening game of their three game series!How?
Gerrit Cole retired the final fifteen batters he faced but his start verses Toronto didn’t start out that way!
Why?
Two hits, a wild pitch and a run-scoring groundout produced the first run of the game against Cole,who settled in during his second inning. He did not permit a baserunner after Rowdy Tellez’s single in the second inning, walking one and striking out eight in the 98-pitch effort.
Offensively Gerrit Cole was supported by Kyle Hiashioka!
How?
Kyle Hiashioka homered 416 feet to right center field the ball came off his bat at 104.7 mph.
Then,
Kyle Hiashioka added another home run in the eighth inning off Ryan Borucki, giving him the third multihomer game of his career.
As for New York’s relievers coming out of the bullpen Aroldis Chapman, Darren O’Day and Justin Wilson did their part.
How?
They contributed three scoreless innings in relief of Gerrit Cole who started the game for New York!
“according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com”
Meanwhile,
Toronto comes into game two of the three game series with a record of 4-6 and is 2.5 games back of Boston who is leading the American League East.
Why?
Because Toronto lost the opening game of the three game series to New York!
When?
Last night!
Where?
Dunedin Florida!
Why?
Because Gerrit Cole was starting for New York!
“according to an article by Keegan Matheson on mlb.com”
First pitch is set for 7:07pm from TD Ballpark!
The game is going to be televised on SNET -1 Yes!