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Jordan Montgomery, Paul Blackburn Are Starting The Finale Of The Four Game Series For New York, Oakland Today, Tonight Who Are Looking To Win The Series, Split The Series

Jordan Montgomery, Paul Blackburn are starting the finale of the four game series for New York, Oakland, today,tonight depending on if you’re watching on the East Coast or the West Coast.

Jordan Montgomery who is a left handed pitcher comes into the finale with a record of 5-5 with an earn run average of 3.69.

Paul Blackburn who unlike Jordan Montgomery is a right handed pitcher comes into the finale with a record of 0-1 with an earn run average of 4.09.

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

In the finale New York who is a member of the American League East who comes into the finale with a record of 76-53 is going to be looking to bounce back, win the series!

Why?

New York’s winning streak of thirteen games came to an end yesterday because they lost 3-2 to Oakland yesterday in Oakland California.

Why?

Néstor Cortes Jr. was peppered for three runs, including a Matt Chapman homer and a contested balk that forced in a run, and the Yankees’ thunderous bats went silent against Frankie Montas as he only gave up two hits.

Once a reliever for Oakland, relieved Frankie Montas New York got their offense going!

When?

In the ninth inning!

How?

Anthony Rizzo reached on a bloop single and Aaron Judge crushed a two-run homer, his 29th of the season and sixth in 15 games. But Giancarlo Stanton popped out and Joey Gallo grounded out to end the game.

Aaron Judge had this to say about the game!

We never feel like we’re out of any ballgame, no matter the score or situation,” Judge said. “Trying to get the last three outs of a big league game is tough. It’s one of the toughest things to do, and as a team, we continued to fight. We just fell a little short there.”

Aaron Judge had this to say after New York’s thirteen game winning streak came to an end!

It’s time to start another streak,” Judge said after the game. “I think it just showed what we’re capable of. It’s something that I’ve preached all year about this team. Many people didn’t believe it, but this team is capable of a lot of great things.”

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

Oakland who unlike New York is a member of the American League West comes into the finale with a record of 71-59 and is going to be looking to split the series.

Why?

Because Oakland won yesterday’s game by a score of 3-2 after losing the first two games of the series and also snapped their six game losing streak.

Why?

Frankie Montas allowed just two hits, one walk with six strikeouts.

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

First pitch is set for 7:08pm from Oakland Coliseum if you’re on East Coast! First pitch is set for 4:08pm if you’re on the West Coast!

The game is going to be televised on ESPN!