Jordan Montgomery, Relievers Luis Cessa, Aroldis Chapman Excellent, Aaron Judge Homers, Giancarlo Stanton Hits Grand Slam As New York Shuts Out Baltimore
New York won the inaugural game of the three game series over Baltimore by a score of 7-0!
When?
L:ast night!
Where?
Bronx New York!
Why?
Jordan Montgomery was excellent!
How excellent?
The left handed pitcher retired 12 of the first 13 batters faced and pitched around trouble in the fifth inning, holding Baltimore to four hits over six frames.
Generating 14 swings and misses, Montgomery struck out seven and did not walk a batter, pounding the zone by tossing 55 of 73 pitches for strikes.
While relievers Luis Cessa and Aroldis Chapman finished the job.
How?
Luis Cessa pitched two scoreless innings then Aroldis Chapman completed the shutout.
As for the offense it came from Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton.
Aaron Judge homered while Giancarlo Stanton hit a Grandslam.
How far?
471 feet that came off his bat at 115.1 mph, his third grand slam.
“according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com”
While Baltimore lost the opening game to New York!
When?
Last night!
Where?
Bronx New York!
Why?
They were shut out by Jordan Montgomery and two relievers, and undone by an Aaron Judge homer in the fourth and a 471-foot Giancarlo Stanton grand slam in the fifth.
“according to an article by Joe Trezza on mlb.com:”
New York and Baltimore are now going to play game two of their three game series.
When?
Tonight!
Where?
Bronx New York where New York is going to look to win the series while Baltimore is going to look to even up the series.
Two right handed pitchers are starting tonight’s for New York and Baltimore.
Why?
Because Gerrit Cole is starting for New York and Dean Kremer is starting for Baltimore.
Gerrit Cole comes into the game with a record 0-0 with an earn run average of 3.38.
Gerrit Cole Cole struck out eight in his Opening Day start against the Blue Jays, accepting a no-decision after allowing two runs, five hits and two walks over 5 1/3 innings. He threw 62 of his 97 pitches for strikes.
Dean Kremer is going to be starting for Baltimore.
He comes into the game with a record 0-0 with no earn run average.
Kremer got his first taste of the big leagues last September, going 1-1 with a 4.82 ERA in four starts. The team's No. 7 prospect earned a starting spot and a chance to improve his command, which he struggled with during Spring Training.
“according to Baseball Probable Pitchers | MLB.com”
First pitch is set 6:35pm from Yankee Stadium!
The game is going to be televised on MASN and Yes!