Nestor Cortes, Frankie Montas Are Starting For New York, Oakland Today As They Play Game Three Of Their Four Game Series That Has Wild Card Implications In Oakland California

Nestor Cortes, Frankie Montas, a left handed pitcher, a right handed pitcher are starting for New York, Oakland today as they play game three of their four game series that has Wild Card implications in Oakland California.

Nestor Cortes comes into the game with a record of 2-1 with an earn run average of 2.56.

Frankie Montas comes into the game with a record of 9-9 with an earn run average of 3.84.

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New York is +3.0 in the Wild Card standings!

New York who is a member of the American League East comes into game three of the four game series with a record of 76-52!

Why?

Because they won the first two games of the series

When?

Thursday, Friday!

Thursday New York won by a score of 7-6!

Why?

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 the Athletics at the Oakland Coliseum.

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

Friday New York won by a score of 8-2!

Why?

New York won their thirteenth straight game, beat Oakland 8-2!

When?

Last night!

Where?

Oakland California!

Why?

Gerrit Cole who started for New York scattered six hits over six scoreless innings, Cole finished his evening with a flourish, striking out the side in his final frame. Cole’s last whiff was his ninth of the night and his 200th in 148 innings this season, a mark he said he was aware of after seeing it on the scoreboard.

Offensively Gerrit Cole was supported by Kyle Higashioka, Aaron Judge , Giancarlo Stanton, Luke Voit!

How?

They all homered!

Aaron Judge swatted a three-run homer in the fifth.

Giancarlo Stanton opened the scoring in the contest in the fourth inning with a jaw-dropping 472-foot homer off A’s starter Sean Manaea, marking the longest home run hit by a Yankee this year. Stanton’s drive reached the second deck above a suite in left-center field.

Luke Voit added a solo shot later that inning!

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

And in the process New York has won thirteen straight games!

Oakland comes into the game with a record of 70-59 and is 3.5 games back in the Wild Card standings!

Why?

Because they lost the first two games of the series!

When?

Thursday, Friday!

Why?

They lost Thursday’s game by a score of 7-6!

Why?

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.

From there, Oakland’s bullpen held New York down as long as it could. In the ninth, though, closer Lou Trivino’s struggles continued as 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.

They lost by a score 8-2 on Friday!

Why?

Oakland was stifled on offense by Gerrit Cole who once played for Houston who like Oakland is a member of the American League West.

How?

Oakland was stifled on offense for most of the night. Sean Manaea’s rough month of August continued! Why?

The left-hander was tagged for three homers over 4 1/3 innings in an 8-2 loss to the Yankees at the Oakland Coliseum.

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

First pitch is set for 4:07pm from Oakland Coliseum!

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