Clarke Schmidt, Carlos Carrasco Are Starting The Subway Series Finale For The New York Yankees, New York Mets Tonight In Queens New York
People who live, work in New York take public transportation to get to and from their destination!
Tonight Clarke Schmidt, Carlos Carrasco are starting the Subway Series finale for the New York Yankees who are a member of the American League East , New York Mets who are a member of the National League East in Queens New York!
Clarke Schmidt, Carlos Carrasco are both right handed pitchers!
Clarke Schmidt comes into the Subway Series finale with a record of 0-1 with an earn run average of 7.11.
Carlos Carrasco comes into the Subway Series finale with a record of 1-2 with an earn run average of 5.88.
With Clarke Schmidt being called up from Scranton/ Wilkies -Barre starting for the New York Yankees tonight they had to send Andrew Velasquez back to Scranton/ Wilkies -Barre.
This season while at the Major League level with the New York Yankees Andrew Velasquez had 64 at bats, contributed 11 runs, 15 hits , 1 home run, 6 runs batted in , 4 stolen and had a batting average of 234.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/andrew-velazquez-623205
The finale like the other two games in this series between the New York Yankees, New York Mets they have played has playoff implications!
Why?
Because both New York teams that play on the diamond are fighting for a playoff berth!
The New York Yankees are tied with Toronto for the second Wild Card!
The New York Mets are 4.0 games back in the Wild Card standings!
“according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/standings/wild-card/2021-09-11
The New York Yankees come into the finale with a record 79-63 while the New York Mets come into the finale with a record of 71-72!
The New York Yankees, New York Mets split the first two games of the series!
Why?
Because the New York Yankees won on Saturday September 11, 2021!
Why?
Aaron Judge hit two home runs including one after Javier Baez of the New York Mets committed a throwing error. on a potential inning-ending double-play ball, allowing Andrew Velazquez to slide home safely with the go-ahead run.
Offensively wasn’t the only way Aaron Judge contributed to the New York Yankees 8-7 win over the New York Mets as he also contributed defensively as well.
How?
By making a making a lunging catch in the ninth inning that stole a hit from Báez. The play proved pivotal when closer Aroldis Chapman permitted a pinch-hit double to J.D. Davis, saw the potential tying run advance on a strikeout that bounced away from catcher Kyle Higashioka, then finally induced a James McCann flyout to -- who else? -- Judge.
Aaron Judge had this to say about playing for the New York Yankees, for the team that wears the pinstripes!
It means the world to me,” “This was for the city. This was for Yankees fans, for everybody affected on this day. This was more than just a baseball game tonight. I grew up in California, but my heart and my soul are in New York.”
“according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com”
The New York Mets won on Friday September 10, 2021 by a score of 10-3!
Why?
The New York Mets bunted when the bases were loaded!
When?
In the third inning when It was hit with too much velocity for the pitcher to field it, but too little for either the second or first baseman to charge it successfully. By the time the ball settled into Anthony Rizzo’s glove, Michael Conforto had already scored without leaving his feet.
Javier Báez had two RBI hits, James McCann had a run-scoring double, Francisco Lindor’s opposite-field home run.
“according to an article by Anthony DiComo on mlb.com”
First pitch is set for 8:00pm from Citi Field!
The game is going to be televised on ESPN!