Gerrit Cole Looks To Bounce Back As He Starts For New York, Opposes Minnesota, Randy Dobnak As New York, Minnesota Continue Their Series Tonight In Minneapolis Minnesota
Gerrit Cole took the 9-2 loss to Tampa Bay on Thursday June 3, 2021!
Where?
Bronx New York!
Why?
Gerrit Cole struggled to effectively elevate his fastball, firing too many misplaced “noncompetitive” pitches, by his own assessment.
“according to an article by Jordan Horrobin on mlb.com”
Tonight Gerrit Cole is starting for New York yet again!
This time, verses Minnesota where Gerrit Cole is going to be looking to bounce back as New York, Minnesota continue their series with game two of their three game series.
Where?
Minneapolis Minnesota!
In Gerrit Cole’s previous start verses Tampa Bay on June 3, 2021 Gerrit Cole struggled to effectively elevate his fastball, firing too many misplaced “noncompetitive” pitches, by his own assessment.
“according to an article by Jordan Horrobin on mlb.com”
Gerrit Cole comes into the game with a record of 6-3 with an earn run average of 2.26.
Why?
Gerrit Cole is coming off a loss to the Rays in which he tied his season high with five runs allowed. Cole said that he threw too many fastballs above the strike zone. The ace is 1-2 with a 4.30 ERA in his last four starts.
Gerrit Cole is going to be opposing Randy Dobnak who like him is a right handed pitcher!
Randy Dobnak comes into the game with a record of 1-5 with an earn run average of 6.19.
The last time Randy Dobnak started against the Yankees, he was a rookie thrust into action as the Twins' Game 2 starter in the 2019 ALDS. Now, he'll make a fourth start in a row out of the rotation as he fills in for the injured Kenta Maeda.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/probable-pitchers
New York who is a member of the American League East comes into the game with a record of 32-29!
Why?
Because New York won the opening game of the three game series by a score of 8-4!
When?
Last night!
Where?
Minneapolis Minnesota!
Why?
New York snapped their four game losing streak with an 8-4 over Minnesota!
When?
Last night!
Where?
Minneapolis Minnesota!
How?
By playing small ball!
Tyler Wade scored the go-ahead run on a fielders choice in the eighth inning , forcing a throw from Minnesota second baseman Jorge Polanco in a frame that set up a sacrafice bunt. Aaron Judge worked a bases -loaded walk, Brett Gardner dashed home on a wild pitch and lifted a timely sacrifice fly.
Miguel Andujar and Gary Sanchez homered.
How?
Miguel Andujar hit a 449 foot solo home run!
Gary Sanchez hit a two run home run!
When?
In the ninth inning.
“according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com”
Minnesota who is a member of the American League Central comes into the game with a record of 24-36.
Why?
Because Minnesota lost to New York in their opening game of the three game series.
When?
Last night by a score of 8-4!
Where?
Minneapolis Minnesota!
Why?
Griffin Jax gave up homers to New York’s Miguel Andujar, Gary Sanchez.
“according to an article by Manny Randhawa on mlb.com”
First pitch is set for 8:10pm from Target Field!
The game is going to be televised on Bally Sports North, Yes!