Domingo German, Chad Green Faltered , New York Was Denied Sweep, Houston Topped Them In The Finale, Salvaged Game Out Of The Series Because Of Jose Altuve's Three Run Homer
On Friday New York shutout Houston by a score of 4-0!
Where?
Houston Texas!
Why?
Starting pitching, relief pitching, offense by Brett Gardner, DJ Lemahieu led New York to shutout , 4-0 win over Houston in Houston Texas as they opened up the three game series.
Nestor Cortes provided 14 outs on 74 pitches. The mustachioed 26-year-old kept Houston off-balance with an assortment of fastballs, sliders and curves, altering his delivery frequently as he lowered his ERA to 1.05.
Lucas Luetge who is from Brenham Texas “according tohttps://www.mlb.com/player/lucas-luetge-476595 entered as the lineup turned over in the fifth, striking out Jose Altuve to end the frame, then spun a perfect sixth to earn the victory. Chad Green fired two scoreless innings and Jonathan Loaisiga recorded the final three outs.
Brett Gardner, DJ Lemahieu both had two run doubles to contribute to the game offensively for New York.
“according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com”
On Saturday Gerrit Cole, Aaron Judge led New York to a 1-0 victory over Houston in Houston Texas!
How?
Gerrit Cole threw a complete game, a shutout and only gave up three hits and struck out twelve while throwing 129 pitches.
Before having the opportunity to get to 129 pitches though Gerrit Cole had to make his feelings known!
To who?
His manager Aaron Boone!
The Yankees ace snarled atop the mound, barking a few choice expletives that began with the letter “F” into the face of his manager. On this night, in this ballpark, absolutely no one was taking the baseball out of his right hand.
Offensively Gerrit Cole was support by right fielder Aaron Judge!
When?
In third inning with a home run off Houston starter Zack Greinke.
“according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com”
On Sunday New York was denied the sweep of Houston in Houston Texas!
Why?
Because New York was topped by Houston by a score of 8-7!
Why?
Because Domingo German who is in New York’s starting rotation came out of bullpen and beginning his third inning of relief Domingo German faltered.
How?
Domingo German permitted hits to the first two hitters.
Then Chad Green who unlike Domingo German is a reliever gave up a two run double to Chas McCormick Abraham Toro raked an RBI double and Jason Castro legged out a pinch-hit single before Jose Altuve's homer.
Chad Green had this to say about his outing out of the bullpen!
It was just one of those days where I didn't really have much out there," Green said. "I train in the offseason for days like this. I'm not going to sit here and make excuses. They put some good swings on balls. It just didn't go my way."
Meanwhile,
Houston salvaged a game out of the three game series topping New York by a score of 8-7 on Sunday!
How?
Jose Altuve’s three-run, walk-off homer to completed a stunning six-run rally in the ninth inning for an 8-7 win to send Houston into the All-Star break with a world of good vibes.
“according to an article by Brian McTaggart on mlb.com”
New York who is a member of the American League East is going to open up the second half of the season by hosting their American League East rival Boston who is leading the division.
When?
Thursday night!
Where?
Bronx New York!
The starting pitcher for the opening game of the four game series has yet to have been announced for New York!
Meanwhile,
Boston will start Eduardo Rodriguez who is a left handed pitcher!
He comes into the game with a record of 6-5 with an earn run average of 5.52.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/probable-pitchers/2021-07-15
First pitch is set for 7:08pm from Yankee Stadium!
The game is going to be televised on ESPN!
Houston meanwhile will begin the second half of the season Friday as they begin a three game series with the Chicago White Sox on Friday!
Where?
Chicago Illinois!
Lance McCullers Jr. who is a right handed pitcher is going to be starting for Houston!
Lance McCullers Jr. comes into the game with a record of 6-2 with an earn run average of 2.94.
Who Lance McCullers Jr. will be opposing has yet to have been announced!
First pitch is set for 8:10pm if you’re in Chicago Illinois 7:10pm if you’re in Houston Texas from Guaranteed Rate Field!
Why?
Because Houston is an hour behind!
The game is going to be televised on NBCCH, , ATT SportsNet-SW!