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As New York, Tampa Bay Are Continuing Four Game Series Tonight In Bronx New York Gerrit Cole Is Opposing Trevor Kelley Who Is Making His Inaugural MLB Start

As New York, Tampa Bay are continuing their four game series tonight in Bronx New York Gerrit Cole is opposing Trevor Kelley who is making his inaugural MLB start.

Where?

On the mound!

“According to Jake Eichstaedt article on wwaytv3.com”

Gerrit Cole, Trevor Kelley are alike because they’re both right handed starting pitchers!

Gerrit Cole comes into the game with record of 5-0 with an earn run average of 2.09 because on Sunday May 7, 2023 at Tampa Bay Gerrit Cole pitched 5.0 innings surrendering 8 hits 6 runs, 5 earned runs , 2 home runs, 2 walks while striking out 6 Tampa Bay batters. Trevor Kelley comes into the game with record 0-1 with an earn run average of 9.00 because at Toronto on April 15, 2023 Trevor Kelley pitched 2.0 innings surrendering 2 hits, 2 earned runs , 1 walk.

“According to mlb.com”

In game two of four game series New York the team that wears the pinstripes is going to be looking to even up the series because New York the team that wears the pinstripes comes into game two of four game series with record of 21-18 is last in American League East is 9.0 games back of Tampa Bay who is leading the division with record of 30-9 because New York lost the inaugural of four game series Thursday 8-0 to Tampa Bay

hough, Gleyber Torres singled scoring Willie Calhoun, Anthony Rizzo New York sustained 8-2 loss to Tampa Bay Thursday as Drew Rasmussen kept New York’s offense at bay.

As Drew Rasmussen kept New York’s offense at bay Anthony Volpe was 0-4 contributing offensively 0 runs , 0 home runs, 0 runs batted in. Aaron Judge like Anthony Volpe was 0-4 contributing offensively 0 runs, 0 home runs, 0 runs batted in . Anthony Rizzo was 0-3 contributing offensively 1 run , 0 home runs, 0 runs batted in. DJ Lemahieu was 0-3 contributing offensively 0 runs, 0 home runs , 0 runs batted in. Gleyber Torres was 1-4 with 2 runs batted in off Tampa Bay reliever Javy Guerra Jake Bauers was 2-4 contributing offensively 0 runs, 0 home runs , 0 runs batted in . Harrison Bader was 0-2 contributing offensively 0 runs, 0 home runs, 0 runs batted in. Jose Trevino was 0-3 contributing 0 runs, 0 home runs, 0 runs batted in. Willie Calhoun was 1-3 contributing 1 runs, 0 home runs, 0 runs batted in.

New York’s offense produced very little support offensively for Domingo German who pitched 5.2 innings surrendering 1 earned run , 3 walks while striking out 3 Tampa Bay batters while relievers Ron Marinaccio pitched 0.1 innings surrendering 2 hits, 2 earned runs. Albert Abreu who relieved Ron Marinaccio pitched 1.0 innings surrendering 1 hit, 1 earned run, 2 walks . Ryan Weber who relieved Albert Abreu pitched 2.0 innings surrendering 5 hits, 3 earned runs while striking out 1 Tampa Bay batter.

Following New York’s 8-2 loss to Tampa Bay Thursday New York manager Aaron Boone had this to say about Domingo German his start!

I thought Domingo was really good,

Domingo did a good job with his fastball, not being so predictable and getting them off the offspeed a little bit. But I was just going to Ron there at that point for the bottom [of the lineup].”

“According to Bryan Hoch article on mlb.com”

In game two of four game series Tampa Bay who is leading American League East who comes into the game with record of 30-9 is going to be looking to expand lead in series because they 8-0 on Thursday as as Yandy Diaz doubled to left scoring Josh Lowe in top of 5th inning giving Tampa Bay a 1-0 lead as Josh Lowe doubled to center scoring Manual Margot, Taylor Walls, Luke Raley in top of 6th inning expanding Tampa Bay lead over New York 5-0 in top of 7th inning before Taylor Walls doubled to right scoring Randy Arozarena advancing Brandon Lowe to third base expanding Tampa Bay lead 5-0 before Josh Lowe homered to right 435 feet scoring Manual Margot expanding Tampa Bay’s lead 7-0 in top of 8th inning before Isaac Paredes doubled to right scoring Francisco Mejia.

“According to espnapp”

Following Tampa Bay’s 8-0 win over New York Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash had this to say about his team reaching 30 wins!

“That’s saying something,”“You are talking about [30 clubs]. That’s really impressive. We feel like we have a good team. We made things go our way. Other things have gone our way. Very fortunate to be where we are at. I’m proud of the guys.”

Following Tampa Bay’s 8-0 win over New York Drew Rasmussen who started for Tampa Bay who pitched 7.0 innings surrendering 2 hits, 0 earned runs , 0 walks while striking out 7 New York batters had this to say about throwing first pitch strike to first 10 New York batters!

“It doesn’t always happen. Usually, what we are trying to do is to attack the strike zone, especially early,” Rasmussen said. “Hitters start to expand with you if you fill it up It’s one of those things where if you get on the defensive, you have a chance to create more swing and miss and weak contact. That’s always the game plan.”

“According to Bill Ladson article on mlb.com”

First pitch is set for 7:05pm from Yankee Stadium!

The game is going to be televised on Yes, Bally Sports Sun, Major League Baseball Network! (MLBN)