Gio Urshela Returning To The Starting Lineup For New York As They Play Their Finale Verses Boston Today In Boston Massachusetts?
This season for New York Gio Urshela has had 295 at bats, contributed 30 runs, 81 hits , 11 home runs , 38 runs batted in, 1 stolen base and a batting average of 275.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/gio-urshela-570482
Lately though Gio Urshela who is New York’s third baseman has been absent from the diamond as well as New York’s starting lineup!
Why?
Because he had the Coronavirus that in 2021 is still affecting us in the United States and around the world!
But this time around wasn’t the only time Gio Urshela has had the coronavirus as he also had it during the off season!
But could Gio Urshela be returning to diamond as well as New York’s starting lineup today as New York, Boston play their finale of their four game series in Boston Massachusetts?
I’d say that is a possibility!
Why?
Because manager Aaron Boone said he could be activated on Sunday!
“according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com”
But could mother nature decide if Gio Urshela gets to return to the diamond, return to New York’s starting lineup today?
I’d say that is a possibility!
Why?
Because Because the weather forecast is intervals of clouds and sunshine with a couple of showers and a thunderstorm , breezy this afternoon and there is 44% chance of rain at first pitch!
“according to accuweather .com”
New York comes into the game with a record of 51-46, is third in the American League East and 8.0 games back of Boston who is leading the division!
Why?
Because they lost the opening game of the series!
When?
Thursday!
Where?
Boston Massachusetts!
Why?
Jordan Montgomery who started the opening game of the four game series in Boston Massachusetts was phenomenal!
How phenomenal?
Jordan Montgomery pitched 5 2/3 innings scoreless innings before exiting in line for the win.
Unfortunately though Jordan Montgomery didn’t get the win!
Why?
Because they lost by a score of 5-4!
Why?
Because relievers Chad Green, Kris Kriske faltered!
How?
Chad Green surrendered a game-tying two-run double to Kiké Hernández.
Chad Green grooved a fastball that Hernández pounded to left-center field.
Kris Kriske was unable to find the strike zone, becoming the first pitcher ever to throw four wild pitches in an extra inning, according to STATS. No pitcher has thrown more than four in any inning.
Jordan Montgomery had this to say about the game!
I’m still pretty sick to my stomach right now.
Kris Kriske had this to say about his performance!
It’s not fun “There’s a lot of guys battling their butts off. It sucks to be the one to blow it for the team.”
“according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com”
Because of Kris Kriske’s performance in relief after the game he was sent back to Triple -A Scranton /Wilkies -Barre!
“according to New York’s Twitter account”
Then they lost to Boston yet again on Friday this time by a score of 6-2!
Where?
Boston Massachusetts!
Why?
Because Gerrit Cole struggled!
Why?
Xander Bogaerts lifted a game-tying sacrifice fly, Rafael Devers parked a two-run blast over the Monster and the Yankees were unable to respond, absorbing a 6-2 defeat -- their ninth loss in 11 tries against Boston.
Because of his struggles Gerrit Cole lost to Boston yet again at Fenway Park but that wasn’t the only reason they lost as the New York offense were unable to respond, absorbing a 6-2 defeat.
“according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com”
And then New York won by a score 4-3 yesterday!
Where?
Boston Massachusetts!
Why?
Because of Brett Gardner’s run batted in got Estevan Florial home.
Then Giancarlo Stanton greeted right-hander Adam Ottavino with a ground-rule double that bounced into the seats along the right-field line.
Rougned Odor’s two double, Gleyber Torres soft flare to right field created New York’s first lead of the afternoon!
When?
In the eighth inning!
Jonathan Loaisiga pitched a scoreless eighth.
Aroldis Chapman induced a groundout and then struck out Plawecki before issuing a walk to pinch-hitter Hunter Renfroe.
Christian Vázquez shot a ground-rule double into the right field seats, mimicking Stanton’s eighth-inning hit and bringing Hernández to the plate. With the crowd of 35,136 standing, Chapman prevailed in a five-pitch battle, getting the infielder to strike out swinging on a 99.5 mph heater.
“according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com”
Boston comes into the finale with a record of 60-39 and is tied with Tampa Bay at the top of American League East and is going to be looking to win the series.
Though, Boston lost yesterday!
Where?
Boston Massachusetts by a score of 4-3!
Why?
Adam Ottavino who spent the previous two seasons as a New York reliever before getting traded to Boston gave up a bloop, ground-rule double down the line in right to Giancarlo Stanton. Then came the big hit, as Rougned Odor pounded a game-tying, two-run double off the Green Monster. Gleyber Torres made it 4-3, Yankees, on another bloop to right, this one an RBI single.
“according to an article by Ian Browne on mlb.com”
First is set for 1:10pm from Fenway Park!
The game is going to be televised on NESN, TBS, Yes!