Anthony Rizzo Is Returning, Starting For New York At First Base In The Finale Verses Boston Tonight In Bronx New York
Anthony Rizzo who is a first baseman played nine full seasons with the Chicago Cubs who are a member of the National League Central and part of a tenth season!
When?
2012-2021!
In his inaugural season in 2012 with the Chicago Cubs Anthony Rizzo played in 87 games, had 337 at bats, contributed 44 runs, 96 hits , 15 home runs 48 runs batted in and had a batting average of 285.
In his second season in 2013 with the Chicago Cubs Anthony Rizzo played in 160 games , had 606 at bats contributed 71 runs, 141 hits , 23 home runs, 80 runs batted in and had a batting average of 233.
In third season in 2014 with the Chicago Cubs Anthony Rizzo played in 140 games , had 524 at bats, contributed 89 runs , 150 hits, 32 home runs and had a batting average of 286.
In his fourth season with the Chicago Cubs in 2015 Anthony Rizzo played in 160 games, had 586 at bats , contributed 94 runs, 163 hits , 31 home runs , 101 runs batted in and a batting average of 278.
In his fifth season with the Chicago Cubs in in 2016 Anthony Rizzo played in 155 games, had 583 at bats , contributed 94 runs , 170 hits , 32 home runs, 109 runs batted in and had a batting average of 292.
In his sixth season with the Chicago Cubs in 2017 Anthony Rizzo played in 157 games, had 572 at bats , contributed 99 runs, 156 hits 32 home runs, 109 runs batted in and had a batting average of 273.
In his seventh season with the Chicago Cubs in 2018 Anthony Rizzo played in 153 games , had 566 at bats contributed 74 runs , 160 hits , 25 home runs, 101 runs batted in and was apart of the Chicago Cubs World Series team that snapped their 108 years with a World Series Championship as the Chicago Cubs topped Cleveland in game seven of the World Series by a score of 8-7.
In 2019 Anthony Rizzo played in 146 games , had 512 at bats , contributed 89 runs , 150 hits , 27 home runs, 94 runs batted in and had a batting average of 293.
In 2020 in the short 60 game season Anthony Rizzo played in 58 games, had 203 at bats , contributed 26 runs , 45 hits ,11 home runs , 24 runs batted in and had a batting average of 222.
This season Anthony Rizzo played in 92 games , had 323 at bats, contributed 41 runs , 80 hits , 14 home runs , 40 runs batted in and has a batting average of 248.
Anthony Rizzo wouldn’t stay with the Chicago Cubs!
Why?
Because he would get traded to New York!
Anthony Rizzo had this to say about being traded to New York!
I think this is a great opportunity and i’m really fortunate to be going to the New York Yankees .
It’s the No.1 sports franchise in the world . It’s going to be a fun ride. I can’t wait to get there and just try to settle in as fast as I can.
“according to Bryan Hoch’s tweet on Twitter”
This season so far for New York Anthony Rizzo has played in 9 games , had 32 at bats , contributed 8 runs, 9 hits , 3 home runs , 4 runs batted in.
Why?
Because on August 8, 2021 Anthony Rizzo went on the coronavirus list because he tested positive for the coronavirus that in 2021 is still affecting us in the United States and around the world.
Anthony Rizzo had this to say about having the coronavirus!
knocked out” for about a week by the virus, but Rizzo said that he feels better than expected and he is looking forward to being activated from the COVID-19 injured list
“according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com”
Tonight Anthony Rizzo is coming off the coronavirus list, returning and starting for New York at first base in the finale verses Boston!
“according to Bryan Hoch’s tweet on twitter”
But could mother nature get in the way of him returning to first base?
I would say that is a possibility!
Why?
Because at first pitch there is a 19% chance of rain and chance of rain increases to 43% an hour after the game begins.
“according to accuweather.com”
In the finale in Bronx New York New York is going for the sweep of Boston!
Why?
Because New York comes into the finale with Boston a record of 68-52 and is second in the American League East and 5.0 games back of Tampa Bay who is leading the American League East because they swept Boston in the doubleheader yesterday, last night in Bronx New York.
Why?
New York swept Boston in the doubleheader in Bronx New York yesterday, last night!
Why?
Because New York won the opening game of the doubleheader by a score of 5-3!
Why?
In the fifth inning Luke Voit lifted a go-ahead, two-run single into shallow center field. Voit’s bloop hit followed one-out walks by Brett Gardner, Aaron Judge and Joey Gallo as the Red Sox were burned by an ineffective bullpen display, with Garrett Whitlock and Josh Taylor combining to fill the bases.
Giancarlo Stanton came off the bench to lace a 116.2 mph RBI single, extending New York’s lead as it batted around in the frame.
Then Jonathan Loaisiga navigated out of that bases-loaded, no-out jam, inducing a flyout and striking out the next two hitters to seal the Yankees’ 5-3, seven-inning victory over the Red Sox in the first game of a day-night doubleheader on Tuesday afternoon at Yankee Stadium.
In the night game New York won by a score of 2-0!
Why?
Luis Gil who is a rookie pitched around around three hits and four walks over 4 2/3 innings, striking out four.
Offensively Luis Gil was supported by Giancarlo Stanton, Luke Voit who each homered.
To closeout the game Wandy Peralta recorded four huge outs in relief to keep Boston off the scoreboard and set the stage for Chad Green’s save. Peralta relieved Gil in the fifth, induced Rafael Devers to bounce into an inning-ending fielder’s choice.
“according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com”
And New York swept Boston in the doubleheader in the process.
Because New swept Boston they’ve overtaken them for an American League Wild Card spot.
“according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com”
Boston comes into the finale with a record of 69-53 and is in third place in the American League East and like New York is 5.0 games back of Tampa Bay in the American League East!
Why?
Because they were swept by New York in the doubleheader yesterday, last night in Bronx New York!
Why?
In game one of the doubleheader Boston lost by a score of 5-3!
Why?
Alex Cora couldn’t find relief when he pulled Tanner Houck who started the game for Boston!
Why?
Garrett Whitlock struck out DJ LeMahieu before walking two straight batters and gave way to Josh Taylor, who has been nasty against lefties all season.
Then Luke Voit blooped in a single over the head -- and just out of the reach -- of second baseman Kiké Hernández. Hunter Renfroe, making his third career start in center field, wasn’t close enough to make a play. The two-run single gave the Yankees the lead back after Boston had moved in front on a solo homer by Christian Vázquez in the top of the fifth.
In game two of the doubleheader Boston lost by a score of 2-0!
Why?
Nathan Eovaldi allowed two runs and the Boston offense failed to get their offense going against Luis Gil, New York’s bullpen.
Boston was 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position and left nine on base.
“according to an article by Ian Browne on mlb.com”
First pitch is set for 7:05pm from Yankee Stadium!
The game is going to be televised on ESPN, NESN, Yes!