Gerrit Cole, Nathan Eovaldi Are Starting For New York, Boston Today On Opening Day In Bronx New York After Originally Scheduled Opening Day On Thursday Was Postponed Because Of Inclement Weather

Six months ago Gerrit Cole, Nathan Eovaldi were starting the Wild Card game for New York, Boston at Fenway Park in Boston Massachusetts!

In that game New York the team that wears the pinstripes lost 6-2 to Boston. Gerrit Cole who is supposed to be the ace of New York’s starting rotation wasn’t pitching like an ace that night as Gerrit Cole was removed from the mound by manager Aaron Boone in the third inning after recording just six outs and surrendering a two run home run homer to Xander Bogaerts in the first inning and then surrendering a solo shot to Kyle Schwarber in the third inning.

Gerrit Cole had this to say about his performance in the Wild Card Game!

I’m sick to my stomach.

New York Manager Aaron Boone had this to say about Gerrit Cole’s performance in the Wild Card game!

“Especially just how great a pitcher Gerrit is and how much respect I have for him, how much I know he wants it, prepares for it and competes for it -- it's a difficult decision, but I felt like the one I needed to make,”

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

Meanwhile, his counterpart Nathan Eovaldi fired 5 1/3 tremendous innings only throwing 71 pitches while allow New York, the team that wears the pinstripes four hits, a run while walking none and striking out eight.

“according to an article by Ian Browne on mlb.com”

Boston Manager Alex Cora had this to say about Nathan Eovaldi’s performance!

Nate was great,” When I went to the mound , he gave me this look , like, “What are you doing? It’s a tough game to manage of course . If it’s a five -game or seven - game series , we’ll keep him there . But the way our bullpen was and the way we feel about them , I felt like that was the time.’’

“according to an article by Ian Browne on mlb.

Gerrit Cole, Nathan Eovaldi are starting for New York, Boston today on Opening Day in Bronx New York after originally scheduled opening day on Thursday was postponed because of inclement weather.

Gerrit Cole, Nathan Eovaldi are alike!

How?

They both are right handed pitchers!

They both come into the game with a record 0-0 and no earn run average.

First pitch is set for 1:05pm from Yankee Stadium!

The game is going to be televised on Major League Baseball Network, NESN, Yes!