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Nestor Cortes, Charlie Barnes Are Starting Tonight's Game For New York, Minnesota Who Are Continuing Their Series In Bronx New York Tonight

Nestor Cortes, Charlie Barnes who are both left handed pitchers are starting tonight’s game for New York who is a member of the American League East , Minnesota who is a member of the American League Central who are continuing their series in Bronx New York tonight!

Nestor Cortes comes into the game with a record 1-1 with an earn run average of 2.55.

Charlie Barnes comes into the game with a record of 0-2 with an earn run average of 4.91.

But could mother nature decide if they get to make their starts?

I’d say that is a possibility!

Why?

Because there is a 33% chance of rain at first pitch!

New York who is a member of the American League East comes into the game with a record of 70-52!

Why?

Because they won the opening game of the four game series by a score of 7-5!

Why?

Kyle Higashioka homered and drove in three runs Andrew Velazquez, Higashioka and Tyler Wade -- serving as the driving force in a pair of multi-run innings for the Yankees, who had a 6-0 lead by the end of the fourth.

The 7-8-9 hitters had four hits -- they hit for the cycle between them in the third and fourth innings -- and scored five of the team’s first six runs, pacing an offense that knocked out starter John Gant with one out in the fourth.

Jameson Taillon (8-4) allowed three runs over 5 1/3 innings to win his seventh straight decision, improving to 7-0 with a 2.57 ERA over his past 12 starts.

“according to an article by Mark Feinsand on mlb.com”

Minnesota comes into the game with a record of 54-68!

Why?

Because they lost the opening game of the four game series in Bronx New York by a score of 5-7!

Why?

John Gant who started for Minnesota surrendered four runs on three hits in 3 1/3 innings.

“according to an article by Betelhem Ashame on mlb.com”

First pitch is set for 7:05pm from Yankee Stadium!

The game is going to be televised on Bally Sports North, Yes!