New York Was Crowned 2022 American League East Champions Following Their 5-2 Win Over Toronto Tuesday In Toronto Ontario Canada
New York was crowned 2022 American League East Champions following their 5-2 win over Toronto Tuesday in Toronto Ontario Canada.
What does that mean?
It means New York gets home field advantage in the American League East Division Series as well as a bye that would put New York playing October 11,2022 . Though, their opponent is to be determined.
Before celebrating being crowned American League East Champions though New York had to win the game.
That they did as they scored twice in the top of the 3rd inning , once in the top of the 5th inning, twice in the top of the 6th inning.
In the top of the 3rd inning Anthony Rizzo singled to right scoring Kyle Higashioka tying the game up 1-1 before taking the lead in the top of the 3rd inning as Gleyber Torres singled to left scoring Aaron Judge giving New York their inaugural lead of the game at 2-1 a lead they wouldn’t give as they would score once in the top of the 5th inning as Gleyber Torres would single to left scoring Aaron Judge extending New York’s lead to 3-1 . Once in the top of 6th inning as Aaron Hicks would double to deep right center scoring Kyle Higashioka extending New York’s lead to 4-1 before Gleyber Torres would single to shallow right scoring Aaron Hicks before Vladimir Guerrero Jr. would get Toronto on the scoreboard one more time as would single to deep left scoring George Springer before he was out stretching second by Gleyber Torres.
Supporting Jameson Taillon’s start of 7.1 innings where he surrendered 7 hits, 2 earned runs , 0 walks, struck out 6 Toronto batters.
“According to espnapp”
Following New York being crowned American League East Champions following their 5-2 win over Toronto manager Aaron Boone, catcher Kyle Higashioka, right fielder , center fielder Aaron Judge, starting pitcher Jameson Taillon had this to say!
We can say we’re the best team in the best division this year, and it wasn’t easy,”Everyone in that room knows that. We took everyone’s punches; we had some low moments. But tonight is to be celebrated. It’s not easy going through the American League East and to survive. … This is step one, and we want to win a championship. That’s our goal.”
According to Bryan Hoch’s article on mlb.com”
Hell of an effort today. You guys were the best team in the best division this year. We took everyone’s punches. We had to fight like hell for it. Now we get that opportunity to go on and realize our goal of being the champion. This deserves to be celebrated. This is a hell of a division. As competitive as it’s been with every team you’ve got to beat, and I just want to give the belt out — (there were) a number of guys that could get it. I know you want to go (celebrate). Jamo!” (Jameson Taillon ")
According to Brendan Kuty article on nj.com”
“We all erupted,”It’s what you want after a big win and clinching the division.”
“I’ll trade four walks for a win every single day,
I don’t like talking about the future, but I like this team. It’s a special group,”We went out there, playing in the toughest division in baseball, and went out there to win our division. I like our chances, that’s for sure.”
“According to Bryan Hoch’s article on mlb.com”
New York is going to prepare to finish up their series with Toronto in Toronto Ontario Canada on Wednesday following winning the American League East Title where New York, Toronto are playing finale tonight Gerrit Cole, Matthew White are starting!
Gerrit Cole, Mitch White are alike because they’re both right handed starting pitchers!
Gerrit Cole, Mitch White are alike because they both wear #45 as their jersey number!
Gerrit Cole comes into the finale with a record of 12-7 with an earn run average of 3.49!
Mitch White comes into the finale with a record of 1-6 with an earn run average of 5.12!
Aaron Judge remains in pursuit of home run #61 following New York winning American League East Title Tuesday.
Tying who?
Roger Maris!
Who was he?
Roger Maris like Aaron Judge was a right fielder played 12 season in Major League Baseball where 7 of those 12 seasons were with New York where Roger Maris played in 850 games, 3007 at bats, contributed offensively 797 runs, 110 hits, 203 home runs, 547 runs batted in, 413 walks and had a batting of 265
As a MLB Baseball Player Roger Maris was 2x MVP, 7x All-Star, Gold Glove Winner, Major League Player Of The Year!
“According to https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/marisro01.shtml
First pitch is set for 7:07pm from Rogers Centre!
The game is going to be televised on SNET, Yes, TVA Sports, Major League Baseball Network!