Before Today's New York, Toronto Finale In Bronx New York Albert Abreu Was Put On 15-Day Injured List With Right Elbow Inflammation, Luke Bard Was Called Up From Scranton/ Wilkies -Barre
In 2022 season for Albert Abreu has a record of 2-2 with an earn run average of 3.32!
Before today’s New York, Toronto finale in Bronx New York Albert Abreu was put on 15-Day injured list with right elbow inflammation, Luke Bard was called from Scranton/ Wilkies -Barre.
On August 5, 2022 New York claimed Luke Bard off waivers who was designated for assignment by Tampa Bay where he had a record of 1-1 with an earn run average of 1.93.
“according to mlb.com”
As New York, Toronto are playing their finale today in Bronx New York Nestor Cortes, Alek Manoah are starting.
Nestor Cortes, Alek Manoah are different because Nestor Cortes is left handed starting pitcher!
Alek Manoah is a left handed starting pitcher!
Nestor Cortes comes into the finale with a record of 9-4 with an earn run average of 2.74!
Alek Manoah comes into the finale with a record of 12-6 with an earn run average of 2.71!
“according to espn app”
New York is celebrating Paul O’Neil Day as his jersey number 21 is getting retired.
Paul O’Neil played 9 seasons for New York playing in 1254 games where he had 4700 at bats, contributing offensively 720 runs, 1426 hits, 185 home runs, 858 runs batted in, 80 stolen bases, 586 walks.
Paul O’Neill was a 5x All-Star, 5 x World Series Champion!
“according to baseball-reference .com”
Paul O’Neill was know as The Warrior by New York fans, spectators because George Steinbrenner who was the owner of the New York Yankees who passed away in 2010 gave him that nickname because of his passion and love for the game. Paul O’Neill was a fierce competitor who has known for over Gatorade coolers in frustration.
“according to an article on medium.com by Nate Weiser”
In the finale New York comes into the finale with a record of 73 -48 is leading the American League East by 7.0 games over Toronto who is in second the American League East with a record of 65-54 though, New York has lost three straight games to Toronto including Saturday’s game 5-2 Though, Estevan Florial singled scoring Jose Trevino giving New York 1-0 New York lost 5-2 to Toronto Saturday as Gerrit Cole surrendered 4 runs in 5th inning.
To who?
Jackie Bradley Jr. who doubled to deep scoring Danny Jansen, Santiago Espinal, Alejando Kirk doubling to deep center scoring Jackie Bradley Jr. , Raimel Tapia while Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was thrown out at home.
“according to espnapp”
Where?
Bronx New York!
After New York’s 5-2 loss manager Aaron Boone had this to say!
"We have to play better. Period," he said, pounding the table that housed his microphone. "And the great thing is, it's right in front of us. It's right here, and we can fix it."
After New York’s 5-2 loss Gerrit Cole had this to say!
"Look, we just have to play crisp We started out so well."
Before that though after 4 runs in the 5th inning Gerrit Cole let out his frustrations yelling and punching the bottom of the dugout roof with both hands.
“According on to an article on espn.com by ESPN News Services”
Aaron Boone, Gerrit Cole weren’t the only to share their thoughts about New York’s 5-2 loss to Toronto as Aaron Judge did as well saying We gotta have a little better energy in the dugout, kind of push each other a little bit. We're just missing that a little bit right now.”We gotta have that mentality of, ‘Hey, every time we step up to the plate, I'm gonna be the guy that goes out there and gets it done,’”It's about us picking ourselves up and not forgetting we’re the New York Yankees. We gotta go out and show people that.”
“According to Joe Trezza article on mlb.com”
In the finale Toronto comes in with a record of 65-54 is 7.0 games of New York in second in the American League East and is going for the sweep of New York being they won the first three games of the series including Saturday’s game 5-2 as they scored twice in the top of 5th inning once in top of the 9th inning. In top of the 5th inning Jackie Bradley Jr. doubled to deep left scoring Danny Jansen , Santiago Espinal giving Toronto a 2-1 lead before they expanded that lead as Alejandro Kirk doubled to deep center scoring Jackie Jackie Bradley Jr. , Raimel Tapia off New York starting pitcher Gerrit Cole before Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was thrown out at home. In the top of the 9th inning Matt Chapman homered to center 431 feet off New York reliever Albert Abreu.
“according to espn.com”
Jackie Bradley had this to say about Toronto I’ve always been impressed with this team,“They’re an exciting young bunch and very talented. The sky is the limit with this group. We want to continue playing good baseball and fundamentally sound baseball. Hopefully, the wins continue as well.”
Though,
He wasn’t the player to say something Toronto after Toronto’s 5-2 win over New York as Gerrit Cole who started the game for New York who surrendered 4 runs in the 5th did as well by saying This is a top-two offense in the league,”You don’t ever really feel safe against these guys. … You start focusing on a lead against the Blue Jays, you’re going to be in trouble. Your focus needs to be on them.”
“according to Keegan Matheson’s article on mlb.com”
First pitch is set for 1:35pm from Yankee Stadium!
The game is going to be televised on SNET, Yes, TVA Sports, Major League Baseball Network!