Andrew Heaney Is Making His Inaugural Start For New York Tonight,Opposing Jorge Lopez, Baltimore In Bronx New York
Andrew Heaney who is a left handed starting pitcher pitched for the Los Angeles Angels for seven seasons!
In 2015 Andrew Heaney finished the season with a record of 6-4 with an earn run average of 3.49 for the Los Angeles Angels
In 2016 Andrew Heaney finished the season with a record of 0-1 with an earn run average of 6.00 for the Los Angeles Angels
In 2017 Andrew Heaney finished the season with a record of 1-2 with an earn run average of 7.06 for the Los Angeles Angels
In 2018 Andrew Heaney finished with a record of 9-10 with an earn run average of 4.15 for the Los Angeles Angels
In 2019 Andrew Heaney finished with a record of 4-6 with an earn run average of 4.91 for the Los Angeles Angels
In 2020 for the Los Angeles Angels Andrew Heaney finished with a record of 4-3 with an earn run average of 4.46.
This season for the Los Angeles Angels Andrew Heaney has a record of 6-7 with an earn run average of 6.27.
But Andrew Heaney wouldn’t continue to pitch for the Los Angeles Angels!
Why?
Because he was traded to the New York Yankees!
When?
On July 30, 2021 before the 4pm Trade Deadline!
Tonight Andrew Heaney is making his inaugural start for New York , opposing Jorge Lopez who unlike him is a right handed starting pitcher for Baltimore as they begin a three game series.
Andrew Heaney comes into the game with a record of 6-7 with an earn run average of 5.27.
Jorge Lopez comes into the game with a record of 2-12 with an earn run average of 6.19.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/probable-pitchers/2021-08-02
New York comes into the game with a record of 55-48!
Why?
Because they swept Miami over the weekend in a three game series!
Where?
Miami Florida!
Why?
New York who is a member of the American League East swept Miami who is a member of the National League East.
Why?
Because they won the first two games of the three game series!
When?
Friday, Saturday!
New York won on Friday by a score of 3-1!
Why?
Anthony Rizzo went 2-3 with a walk and two runs scored.
His first?
A home run over the right field wall.
The home traveled 449 feet and game New York a 1-0 lead!
Jameson Taillon who was the starting pitcher for New York in the opening game of the three game series pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings and struck out five.
“according to an article by Bill Ladson on mlb.com”
On Saturday New York won by a score of 4-2!
Why?
Anthony Rizzo contributed offensively for his new team again as New York topped Miami by a score of 4-2
How?
Anthony Rizzo went 2-for-2 in the game, reached base five times and hit his second home run as a Yankee.
Though that wasn’t the only way Anthony Rizzo contributed as he also contributed defensively.
When?
In the second inning!
How?
In the second inning, the Marlins had runners on first and second with one out. With Lewis Brinson at the plate, Germán threw the ball to the plate. After catcher Gary Sánchez caught the ball, he threw to Rizzo, who quickly tagged Bryan De La Cruz for the second out of the inning. Brinson then struck out to end the threat.
“according to an article by Bill Ladson on mlb.com”
Then on Sunday New York topped Miami by a score of 2-1 though it took them until the eighth inning to get any offense going.
Why?
Miami starter Sandy Alcantara dominated New York for the first seven innings They struck out 10 times and collected two hits. When he left the game, Miami was up, 1-0.
Then Miami’s relievers from the bullpen came in and New York took advantage.
How?
With a runner on first and reliever Anthony Bass on the mound, pinch-hitter Giancarlo Stanton hit what looked like a double-play grounder to third baseman Brian Anderson, who bobbled the ball and threw it away to put runners on first and third with one out.
Then Miami decided to put in left-hander Richard Bleier to face Rizzo, who had a .348 batting average against lefties entering Sunday’s action. Rizzo ended up winning the battle when he singled to left field to bring home Brett Gardner. Aaron Judge followed with a single to left field, sending Stanton home to put New York ahead.
Then errors became a problem for Miami!
Why?
Jazz Chisolm Jr. who is Miami’s second baseman had two errors allowed Gleyber Torres to score the third run for New York.
Baltimore who like New York is a member of the American League East comes into the game with a record of 37-67 and is last in American League East.
Unlike New York Baltimore lost to Detroit yesterday who unlike them is a member of the American League Central by a score of 6-2 yesterday!
Where?
Detroit Michigan!
Why?
Detroit rallied against Baltimore’s short-handed bullpen in the seventh, with the two teams trading multiple first-inning runs before Spenser Watkins and Tyler Alexander dueled into the middle innings.
Baltimore could not tack on against Alexander, Erasmo Ramírez or three other Detroit relievers, falling for just the sixth time in 15 second-half games. The loss officially went to the former Tigers farmhand Watkins, who was charged with four earned runs in 5 2/3 innings in his first start against his previous organization.
“according to an article by Joe Trezza on espn.com”
First pitch is set for 7:05pm from Yankee Stadium!
The game is going to be televised on MASN, Yes!