Corey Kluber, Bruce Zimmermann Are Starting Tonight's Game For New York And Baltimore As They Play Game Two Of Their Four Game Series On The Diamond In Baltimore Maryland
A right handed pitcher and a left handed pitcher are starting tonight’s game for New York and Baltimore as they play game two of their four game series on the diamond in Baltimore Maryland.
Why?
Because Corey Kluber is starting for New York and Bruce Zimmermann is starting for Baltimore!
The difference between the right handed pitcher and the left handed pitcher is that the right handed pitcher for New York has been pitching at the Major League level for eleven seasons!
Why?
Because Corey Kluber was a member of Cleveland’s starting rotation from 2011 to 2019 where the right handed pitcher had a record of 0-0 with an earn run average of 8.31 in his first season in Cleveland. In his second season in Cleveland in 2012 Corey Kluber had a record of 2-5 with an earn run average of 5.14. In his third season in Cleveland in 2013 Corey Kluber had a record of 11-5 with an earn run average of 3.85. In his fourth season in Cleveland Corey Kluber in 2014 he had a record of 18-9 with an earn run average of 2.44. In his fifth season in Cleveland and won the Cy Young Award in 2015 Corey Kluber had a record of 9-16 with an earn run average of 3.49. In his sixth season in Cleveland in 2016 he had a record of 18-9 with an earn run average of 3.14. In 2017 he had a record of 18-4 with an earn run average of 2.25 and won the Cy Young Award yet again !In 2018 Corey Kluber had a record of 20-7 with an earn run average of 2.89. In his final season in Cleveland in 2019 Corey Kluber had a record of 2-3 with an earn run average of 5.80.
Why?
Because he was injured during Cleveland’s game verses Miami where he suffered a fractured right forearm.
Why?
Because Brian Anderson who today is still a member of the Miami Marlines today struck Corey Kluber with a line drive.
When?
May 1, 2019! “according to an article by Paul Kasabian on bleacherreport.com”
Then Corey Kluber went to Texas for a year in 2020 where he would pitch just one inning that included eighteen pitches before suffering a tear in his right shoulder. “according to an article by the Associated Press on espn.com
Before New York signed Corey Kluber to a Corey Kluber to a one year eleven million dollar deal during the offseason because decided not to pick up his his eighteen million dollar option for 2021 after the 2020 season was complete. “according to an article by the Associated Press on espn.com
This season with New York Corey Kluber has a record of 0-2 with an earn run average of 5.40.
Why?
Kluber is looking to complete five innings for the first time as a Yankee. Kluber tossed 91 pitches over 4 2/3 innings last time out, holding the Braves to two runs and two hits. Command has been an issue for Kluber, with 11 walks in 15 innings.
Meanwhile,
Bruce Zimmermann’s inaugural season in Major League Baseball and with Baltimore is off to a 1-2 start with an earn run average of 4.57.
Why?
Zimmermann has taken the loss in his last two starts after posting quality starts in his first two outings of the year. The rookie left-hander has completed at least five innings in three of his four starts this season.
“according to Baseball Probable Pitchers | MLB.com
New York who is a member of the American League East comes into the game with a record of 9-13 and is in last place in the American League East and 4.5 games back of Boston who is leading the division!
Why?
Because they lost the opening game of the four game series to Baltimore by a score of 4-1!
When?
Last night!
Where?
Baltimore Maryland!
Why?
he Aaron’s were the main subject of New York’s opening game of their four series verses Baltimore!
Where?
Baltimore Maryland!
Why?
Because Manager Aaron Boone got tossed for the first time this season!
Why?
Because he wanted to challenge the call on Aaron Judge where he was called out at third base and couldn’t because he had wasted time.
Judge took that as a given, sighting a ball that he thought was destined to rattle into the corner. Left fielder Austin Hays made a strong throw to third base, where Judge slid feet-first toward the home plate side of the bag, then attempted to reach past a tag from third baseman Maikel Franco with his left hand.
Aaron Judge had this to say about his baserunning mistake!
I was trying to make something happen," Judge said. "In that situation, I've got to stay at second base and keep the inning rolling. You don't want to end an inning like that, especially when you've got a team on the ropes and guys are swinging the bat well in that inning."
My eyes thought it was 100 percent that I got in there, but the replay probably says different," Judge said. "I've got to play a little smarter baseball there."
As for the New York offense,
They were limited to one run through the first seven frames, New York showed discipline by working three walks against left-hander Tanner Scott. Gio Urshela greeted right-hander César Valdez by lashing a two-out drive down the left-field line, which appeared as though it would chase home Clint Frazier and DJ LeMahieu.
“according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com”
Baltimore meanwhile comes into game two of the four game series with a record of 10-12 and is in fourth place in the American League East and 3.5 games back of Boston who is leading the division.
Why?
Because unlike New York Baltimore won the opening game of the four game series by a score of 4-1!
When?
Last night!
Where?
Baltimore Maryland by a score of 4-1!
Why?
Cedric Mullens homered 418 feet to center field!
When?
In the seventh inning off New York reliever Justin Wilson but that wasn’t the offense he supplied for Baltimore as he also supplied them with another home run and a double while Matt Harvey who started the game for Baltimore pitched six innings of one run ball.
“according to an article by Joe Trezza on mlb.com”
First pitch is set for 7:05pm from Camden Yards!
The game is going to be televised on MASN and Yes!