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As New York, Minnesota Are Playing Their Finale Tonight In Bronx New York Current New York Pitcher Nestor Cortes, Former New York Pitcher, Current Minnesota Pitcher Sonny Gray Are Starting

Nestor Cortes has been pitching, starting for New York for two seasons!

In 2021 Nestor Cortes finished with a record of 2-3 with an earn run average of 2.90!

In 2022 Nestor Cortes has a record of 9-4 with an earn run average of 2.68!

Sonny Gray pitched, started for New York for two seasons!

In 2017 Sonny Gray finished of 4-7 with an earn run average of 3.72 after being acquired from Oakland before the July 31, 2017 trade deadline in exchange for shortstop, outfielder Jorge Mateo, outfielder Dustin Fowler, starting pitcher James Kaprielian before New York traded him to Cincinnati as part of a three way trade that involved New York acquiring outfield prospect Josh Stowers from Seattle. Cincinnati sent infield prospect Shed Longand a 2019 Competitive Balance Round A pick to the Yankees in exchange for Gray and Minor League left-hander Reiver Sanmartin.
The Bombers then flipped Long for Stowers, who was Seattle's second-round selection (54th overall) in last year's MLB Draft and was rated as the Mariners' No. 10 prospect by MLB Pipeline.
With Gray granted a 72-hour window to negotiate with the Reds, all pieces of the trade were contingent upon the hurler reaching an extension by Monday. Gray agreed to a three-year, $30.5 million pact with Cincinnati that will cover 2020-22, with a club option for '23 at $12 million.
The 23-year-old Long was rated as the Reds' No. 7 prospect by MLB Pipeline, having starred this past season at Double-A Pensacola. The Yankees are more intrigued by Stowers, a right-handed product out of the University of Louisville who made his professional debut with Class A Short-Season Everett last summer.

“According to Bryan Hoch’s article on mlb.com”

In Cincinnati Sonny Gray pitched, started for three seasons!

In 2019 Sonny Gray had a record of 11-8 with an earn run average of 2.87!

In 2020 Sonny Gray had a record of 5-3 with an earn run average of 3.70!

In 2021 Sonny Gray finished with a record of 7-9 with an earn run average of 4.19!

Though, three seasons would be it for Sonny Gray pitching, starting in Cincinnati as Cincinnati would trade Sonny Gray before the first pitch of 2022 regular season would be thrown as Cincinnati traded Sonny Gray to Minnesota in exchange for Chase Petty.

Who is he?

Chase Petty like Sonny Gray is a pitcher!

In 2022 Chase Petty has been pitching for Dayton the High -A Affiliate of Cincinnati where he has a record of 1-6 with an earn run average of 3.48.

“According to milb.com”

As New York, Minnesota are playing their finale tonight in Bronx New York current New York pitcher Nestor Cortes, former New York pitcher, current Minnesota pitcher Sonny Gray are starting.

Nestor Cortes, Sonny Gray are different because Nestor Cortes is a left handed starting pitcher!

Sonny Gray is a right handed starting pitcher!

Nestor Cortes comes into the finale with a record of 9-4 with an earn run average of 2.68!

Though,

Nestor Cortes is just returning from injured list with after being on it because of groin injury.

Nestor Cortes said he first felt discomfort in his left groin area in his second to third pitch in his most recent outing a 4-2 win over Toronto. Initially he didn’t know how serious the injury was , so he wrapped the area in the third inning and pitched through the pain.

During the game, I didn't think it was that big of a deal," Cortes said. "Obviously, I wanted to compete and give my team the best chance possible, so I grinded through it. I didn't know how bad it was until the MRI. Even the next day, I thought it was OK, but the fact that I was limping -- we needed the MRI."

New York manager had this to say about Nestor Cortes left groin injury!

Hopefully it's not something that costs him more than a couple starts, and hopefully something maybe that serves him well and gives his body a little break,"He's up and moving already. I actually threw with him out here. He's doing agility drills. He's hitting the ground already in the rehab process, so hopefully it's not something that costs him too much time."

“according to Sonja Chen article on mlb.com”

In the finale New York is going for the sweep of Minnesonta because New York who is a member of the American League East comes into the finale with a record of 83-54 and leading the American League East by 5.0 games over Tampa Bay who has a record of 77-58 because New York swept Minnesota who unlike them, Tampa Bay is a member of the American League Central in the doubleheader on Wednesday in Bronx New York.

Oswaldo Cabrera singling in game 1, Gerrit Cole dominating, Isiah Kiner-Falefa grand slam, Aaron Hicks doubling in game 2 led New York to 5-4 7-1 doubleheader sweep of Minnesota Wednesday.

Where?

Bronx New York!

In game 1 of the doubleheader Oswaldo Cabrera singling to shallow left center scoring Isiah Kiner -Falefa giving New York a 5-4 win in bottom of 12 inningThough, before that Isiah Kiner-Falefa singled to center scoring Marwin Gonzalez in the bottom of the 12th inning Gilberto Celestino singled to right giving Minnesota scoring Jermaine Palacios giving Minnesota a 5-4 lead.

In game two Gerrit Cole dominating, Isiah Kiner -Falefa hitting grand slam, Aaron Hicks doubling in game 2 led New York 5-4 7-1 sweep of Minnesota.

Where?

Bronx New York!

Gerrit Cole pitched, started pitching 6.2 innings surrendering 5 hits, 1 earned run 2 walks, striking out 14 Minnesota batters.

“according to espnapp”

After New York’s doubleheader sweep of Minnesota on Wednesday New York manager Aaron Boone had this to say about Gerrit Cole’s performance, start in game 2 of the doubleheader! I thought his stuff was really goodTo be able to complete almost seven [innings] for us in a game where we were thin back there [in the bullpen], it was just what we needed.”

After New York’s doubleheader sweep of Minnesota Wednesday Gerrit Cole who started game two of doubleheader after inclement weather postponed the opening game his start on Tuesday Gerrit Cole had this to say about his start It just makes for a great day,”It would have been a really, really tough one if we were on the other end of this.”

Though,

New York manager Aaron Boone starting pitcher Gerrit Cole weren’t the only ones to share their thoughts after New York’s doubleheader sweep of Minnesota Wednesday as Isiah Kiner -Falefa who hit grand slam in game 2 of doubleheader also shared his thoughts saying Last year, I was on a 100-loss team (Texas who finished with a regular season record of 60-102 ) so just to have an opportunity to make a postseason run on this team and be part of it means the world to me,”So whatever it takes to win, that’s all I care about.”

“According to Bryan Hoch’s article on mlb.com”

In the finale Minnesota who unlike New York is a member of American League Central is going to be looking to avoid getting swept all together by New York as Minnesota comes into the finale with a record of 68-67 is 2.0 games of Cleveland who is the American League Central as Minnesota was swept in the doubleheader Wednesday by New York 5-4 7-1 as Louie Varland made his MLB Debut in game 1 of the doubleheader pitching, starting surrendering 3 hits, 2 earned runs, walking 1 New York batter , striking 7 New York batters. Though, Louie Varland did make one mistake to New York right fielder, center fielder Aaron Judge who hit 55th home run of the season n the fourth inning.

In finale of the doubleheader where Minnesota was swept because they lost 7-1 because only run Minnesota would offensively produce was Carlos Correa’s home run to left 408 feet off New York starting pitcher Gerrit Cole in the top of the 3rd inning. From there New York starting pitcher Gerrit Cole struck out 14 Minnesota batters, walked 2 Minnesota batters.

“According to espnapp”

After Minnesota was swept by New York in doubleheader Wednesday Louie Varland had this to say about his MLB Debut!

I’m glad it’s over because there was a lot of anxiety, but it all worked out,”I really couldn’t feel my legs [when I faced] the first batter. After that first out, though, things were kind of normal and after getting the first strikeout against [Aaron] Judge -- the perfect one to get my first strikeout on, I was glad that happened. It was fun.”

After Minnesota was swept by New York in doubleheader Wednesday Minnesota manager Rocco Baldelli had this to say!

Game 1, I thought we played a good ballgame and put ourselves in a good position and had some opportunities to win the ballgame. … There were a lot of things we did well, some things we could have done better. But overall, not getting a win in either game is a hard way to end the day.”“Long, tough day sums it up pretty well,”Game 2 did not go according to plan. There wasn’t probably a ton to get excited about.

“According to Bill Ladson’s article on mlb.com”

First pitch is set for 7:05pm if you’re watching in Eastern Standard Time from Yankee Stadium!

First pitch is set for 6:05pm if you’re watching Central Standard Time from Yankee Stadium!

The game is going to be televised on Bally Sports North, Yes, Major League Baseball Network!