Gerrit Cole, Sean Manaea Are Starting For New York, Oakland Tonight As They Continue Their Series That Is A Four Game Series That Has Wild Card Implications In Oakland California

Gerrit Cole, Sean Manaea a right handed pitcher, a left handed pitcher are starting for New York, Oakland tonight as they continue their series that is a four game series in Oakland California that has Wild Card implications.

Gerrit Cole comes into the game with a record of 12-6 with an earn run average of 2.92.

Sean Manaea who unlike Gerrit Cole is a left handed pitcher comes into the game with a record 8-8 with an earn run average of 3.77.

“according to espn.com”

This series between New York, Oakland has Wild Card implications!

New York is + 3.0 in the Wild Card standings!

New York who is a member of the American League East comes into the game with a record 75-52!

Why?

Because they won their twelfth straight game, topping Oakland by a score of 7-6 in a game that had tons of action last night.

Why?

Aaron Boone got tossed by home plate umpire Todd Tichenor!

When?

In the second inning of last night’s opening of the four game series between New York, Oakland!

Why?

For arguing a third strike to Joey Gallo!

The consequence?

Aaron Boone had to watch the remainder of the game from his office!

Joey Gallo, Brett Gardner , Giancarlo Stanton all homered!

The difference?

Joey Gallo hit a three run home run while Brett Gardner, Giancarlo Stanton each hit solo home runs.

Though,

The early offense from New York wouldn’t be enough!

Why?

Because Jameson Taillon who started the game for New York struggled!

How?

He was touched by Matt Chapman and Murphy for back-to-back home runs in the third, and his command evaporated in the fourth, as he issued three walks -- including a bases-loaded free pass to Chapman -- and a two-run single to Elvis Andrus with two outs and two strikes.

Though Jameson Taillon struggled New York won the game any way by a score of 7-6!

Why?

After seeing their six-run lead evaporate, Aaron Judge delivered a tiebreaking bloop single to chase home Tyler Wade in the ninth inning and Aroldis Chapman closed out his 300th career save as the Yankees celebrated a 7-6 victory over Oakland at the Oakland Coliseum.

“according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com”

Oakland who is a member of the American League West comes into the game with a record of 70-58 and is 2.5 games back in the Wild Card standings.

“according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/standings/wild-card/2021-08-26

Why?

Because they lost the opening game of the four game series to New York by a score of 7-6 as well as their fifth straight game.

When?

Last night!

Where?

Oakland California!

Why?

Oakland rallied . Matt Chapman and Sean Murphy got the A’s on the board with back-to-back home runs in the third. Josh Harrison delivered the game-tying blow with a solo shot in the fifth to even the score.

Though that wasn’t enough!

Why?

Lou Trivino who is Oakland’s closer struggled!

How?

he surrendered the go-ahead run on a bloop single by Aaron Judge that proved to be the game-winner in Thursday’s 7-6 loss at the Coliseum.

“according to an article by Martín Gallegos on mlb.com”

First pitch is set for 9:40pm from Oakland Coliseum!

The game is going to be televised on NBCSA, Yes!