New York Topped Minnesota, Won The Opening Game Of The Four Game Series In Bronx New York

New York topped Minnesota , won the opening game of the four game series in Bronx New York.

When?

Thursday night by a score of 7-5!

Why?

Jameson Taillon who started the game for New York 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.

Offensively Andrew Velazquez, Kyle Higashioka and Tyler Wade were 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.

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

Tonight New York, Minnesota are going to play game two of their four game series.

Nestor Cortes, Charlie Barnes who are both left handed pitchers are starting for New York, Minnesota who are members of the American League East, American League Central as they continue their series tonight in Bronx New York.

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

Charlie Barnes who like Nestor Cortes is a left handed pitcher and comes into the game with a record of 0-2 with an earn run average of 4.91.

“according to https://www.mlb.com/probable-pitchers/2021-08-20

But could mother nature possibly get in the way of their starts?

That is a possibility!

Why?

Because there is a 34% chance of rain at first pitch and then it increases to 47%, 51% an hour after the game begins.

“according to accuweather.com”

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

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