Nestor Cortes Starting For New York Instead Of Gerrit Cole, Opposing Alexander Wells As New York, Baltimore Continue Their Series Tonight In Bronx New York?
Nestor Cortes starting for New York instead of Gerrit Cole, opposing Alexander Wells as New York, Baltimore continue their series tonight in Bronx New York?
That is likely going to be the case!
Why?
Because Gerrit Cole who was supposed to start for New York tonight tested positive for the coronavirus that in 2021 is still affecting us in the United States and around the world!
“according to an article by Bill Ladson on mlb.com”
Nestor Cortes comes into the game with a record of 0-0 with an earn run average 1.93.
Nestor Cortes last pitched July 28,2021 against Tampa Bay where he allowed one run, 3 hits while striking out five over five innings.
“according to an article by RotoWireStaff on cbssports.com”
New York who is a member of the American League East comes into the game with a record of 56-49 and is third in the American League East and 7.0 games back of Tampa Bay who is leading the American League East.
Why?
Because New York lost the opening game of the three game series to Baltimore.
When?
Last night!
Where?
Bronx New York!
Why?
Andrew Heaney who is a left handed starting pitcher pitched for the Los Angeles Angels for seven seasons!
In 2015 Andrew Heaney finished the season with a record of 6-4 with an earn run average of 3.49 for the Los Angeles Angels
In 2016 Andrew Heaney finished the season with a record of 0-1 with an earn run average of 6.00 for the Los Angeles Angels
In 2017 Andrew Heaney finished the season with a record of 1-2 with an earn run average of 7.06 for the Los Angeles Angels
In 2018 Andrew Heaney finished with a record of 9-10 with an earn run average of 4.15 for the Los Angeles Angels
In 2019 Andrew Heaney finished with a record of 4-6 with an earn run average of 4.91 for the Los Angeles Angels
In 2020 for the Los Angeles Angels Andrew Heaney finished with a record of 4-3 with an earn run average of 4.46.
This season for the Los Angeles Angels Andrew Heaney has a record of 6-7 with an earn run average of 6.27.
But Andrew Heaney wouldn’t continue to pitch for the Los Angeles Angels!
Why?
Because he was traded to the New York Yankees!
When?
On July 30, 2021 before the 4pm Trade Deadline!
Last night Andrew Heaney started for New York, made his debut for New York, struggled in his debut for New York.
How?
Andrew Heaney lasted only four innings and left the ball over the middle of the plate too often.
Because of that Cedric Mullins, Austin Hays hit back to back back home runs that made it 2-0 Baltimore. Then Andrew Heaney gave up two more home runs an inning later.
To who?
Ryan Mountcastle and Ramón Urías and that extended the lead to 4-0!
Andrew Heaney had this to say about his New York debut!
I wasn’t quite as aggressive with some pitches whenever I was falling behind,” Heaney said. “I usually say solo homers don’t beat you. But you give up four of them in four innings, that’s probably going to [beat you]. It’s frustrating to put the team in a hole like that, nor really give us a chance to win there.”
Offensively New York was 0-11 with runners in score position and left nine men on base.
“according to an article by Bill Ladson on mlb.com”
Baltimore comes into the game with a record of 38-67 and is last in American League East and 25.0 games back of Tampa Bay who is leading the American League East though, they won the opening game of the three series verses New York last night by a score of 7-1!
Where?
Bronx New York!
Why?
Baltimore hit four solo home runs, Jorge Lopez walked five and hit a batter, but he also took a no-hitter into the sixth before Gallo’s leadoff double, limiting the damage despite traffic in the first, fifth and sixth. He was aided defensively by Austin Hays’ leaping catch in the left-field corner in the fifth.
Offensively Jorge Lopez was supported by Cedric Mullins, Austin Hays, Ryan Mountcastle, Ramón Urías each hit a solo homer, all in the first four innings off Andrew Heaney.
“according to an article by Joe Trezza on mlb.com”
First pitch is set for 7:05pm from Yankee Stadium!
The game is going to be televised on MASN, Major League Baseball Network, Yes!