Jordan Montgomery ,Shane McClanahan Are Starting For New York , Tampa Bay On Inaugural Lou Gehrig Day
Jordan Montgomery, Shane McClanahan are starting for New York, Tampa Bay tonight as they play game three of their four game series on inaugural Lou Gehrig Day.
What is Lou Gehrig Day?
It’s to honor Lou Gehrig around Major League Baseball!
Who was he?
Lou Gehrig was a first baseman for New York from 1923-1939.
During his career Lou Gehrig played in 2164 games, had 8001 at bats , 1888 runs , 2721 hits , 493 home runs , 1995 runs batted in , 102 stolen bases and a batting average of 340.
“according to baseball-reference .com
But on May 2, 1939 his Major League Baseball career game to an end.
Why?
Because Lou Gehrig removed himself from from the lineup after a dismal start caused by his mysterious neuromuscular disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS – later known as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease.”
“according to an article on baseballhall.org”
What is Lou Gehrig’s Disease?
ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. A-myo-trophic comes from the Greek language. "A" means no. "Myo" refers to muscle, and "Trophic" means nourishment – "No muscle nourishment." When a muscle has no nourishment, it "atrophies" or wastes away. "Lateral" identifies the areas in a person's spinal cord where portions of the nerve cells that signal and control the muscles are located. As this area degenerates, it leads to scarring or hardening ("sclerosis") in the region.
“according to an article on www.als.org”
Jordan Montgomery who is a left handed pitcher comes into the game with a record of 2-1 with an earn run average of 4.22.
Jordan Montgomery has faced the Rays three times this season, going 1-1 with a 4.76 ERA over 17 innings. He last saw them on May 11, striking out nine over six innings of one-run, two-hit ball to pick up his most recent win.
Shane McClanahan like Jordan Montgomery is a left handed pitcher.
Shane McClanahan comes into the game with a record of 2-0 with an earn run average of 3.29.
McClanahan is coming off an impressive performance against the Royals on Thursday, when he pitched five innings of shutout ball with six strikeouts. The rookie southpaw has a 1.13 WHIP.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/probable-pitchers
New York comes into the game with a record of 30-25 and is 4.5 games back of Tampa Bay who is leading the American League East.
Why?
Because they won game two of the four game series!
When?
Last night by a score of 5-3!
Where?
Bronx New York!
Why?
Because the night belonged to Left Fielder Clint Frazier!
Why?
Because Clint Frazier provided defense as well as offense for New York and helped them snap their four game losing streak against Tampa Bay.
How?
Clint Frazier preserved a 3-3 tie by contributing a diving inning-ending catch in right field, stealing a hit from Joey Wendle that would have brought home two runs. With Chad Green on the mound, Wendle lofted a weak fly ball that seemed as though it would elude second baseman Rougned Odor. Frazier charged and snared it at the last possible moment.
Then in the eleventh inning Clint Frazier pummeled an Andrew Kittredge slider for his fifth home run of the season, securing the Yankees’ fifth walk-off win of the year in a 5-3 win.
“according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com”
Tampa Bay comes into the game with a record of 35-21 and is leading the American League East.
Though, Tampa Bay lost game two of the four game series to New York by a score of 5-3!
When?
Last night!
Where?
Bronx New York!
Why?
Andrew Kittridge served up a two run home run to Clint Frazier and Tampa Bay lost to New York by a score of 5-3!
When in the eleventh inning!
“according to an article by Jordan Horrobin on mlb.com”
First pitch is set for 7:05pm from Yankee Stadium!
The game is going to be televised on Bally Sports Sun, Yes!