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Andrew Heaney, Charlie Morton Are Starting The Finale Of The Two Game Series For New York, Atlanta Tonight In Atlanta Georgia

Andrew Heaney, Charlie Morton, a left handed pitcher, a right handed pitcher are starting the finale of the two game series for New York, Atlanta tonight in Atlanta Georgia!

Andrew Heaney comes into the finale with a record of 8-8 with an earn run average of 5.51.

Charlie Morton who unlike Andrew Heaney is a right handed pitcher comes into the finale with a record of 12-4 with an earn run average of 3.47.

“according to https://www.mlb.com/gameday/yankees-vs-braves/2021/08/24/632763#game_state=preview,lock_state=preview,game_tab

In the finale New York is going for the sweep of Atlanta while Atlanta is looking to split the series with New York!

Why?

Because New York who is a member of the American League East comes into the finale with a record of 73-52!

Why?

Because they won the opening game of the two game series over Atlanta by a score of 5-1 and extended their winning streak to ten games!

When?

Last night!

Where?

Atlanta Georgia!

Why?

Jonathan Loáisiga, Wandy Peralta and Aroldis Chapman added four scoreless frames in relief, Yankees pitchers have held opponents to three runs or fewer in eight of those 10 victories.

Defensively In the second inning Joey Gallo made a diving grab in left to rob an extra-base hit on a ball with a catch probability of 55 percent.

In the third inning Aaron Judge covered 87 feet in center to contain a ball on the warning track without even needing to leave his feet.

Offensively, New York was supported by Giancarlo Stanton, Gary Sanchez!

How?

Giancarlo Stanton ripped a 119.2 mph go-ahead two-run double to left field -- the hardest-hit ball in Truist Park history -- in the sixth to deliver a 5-1 win in the opener of the two-game series in Atlanta.

Atlanta who is a member of the National League East comes into the finale with a record of 68-57!

Why?

Because their winning streak came to a halt at nine games after their 5-1 loss to New York last night in the opening game of the series in Atlanta Georgia!

Why?

Huascar Ynoa was doomed by two powerful Giancarlo Stanton swings in the 5-1 loss against New York!

“according to an article by Mark Bowman”

First pitch is set for 7:20pm from Truist Park!

The game is going to be televised on Bally Sports South, Major League Baseball Network, Yes!