As Billy McKinney Contributed Defensively, Offensively On Friday New York Topped Kansas City 5-4 Snapping Four Game Losing Streak In Bronx New York

Billy McKinney contributed defensively by making two catches in center field.

Billy McKinney contributed offensively by hitting three run home run giving New York the team that wears the pinstripes 4-3 lead over Kansas City when he homered to right 361 feet to right center scoring scoring DJ Lemahieu, Anthony Volpe in bottom of 4th inning. Before Billy McKinney hit 3-run home run to right 361 feet scoring DJ Lemahieu, Anthony Volpe Clarke Schmidt surrendered two run home run to Michael Massey to right scoring Maikel Garcia, MJ Melendez. Before Gleyber Torres homered to right center in bottom of 5th inning 383 extending New York the team that wears the pinstripes lead to two runs at 5-3 before Kansas City got to within 1 run at 5-4 as Michael Massay homered again this time to right 377 feet.

According to espn app

As Billy McKinney contributed defensively, offensively on Friday New York the team that wears the pinstripes topped Kansas 5-4 snapping four game losing streak in Bronx New York. As Billy McKinney contributed defensively, offensively it supported Clarke Schmidt who pitched 5.2 innings surrendering 5 hits, 3 earned runs , 1 walk, 2 strikeouts including the 3-run home run that put New York the team that wears the pinstripes back in front of Kansas City following Kansas City’s brief lead when Michael Massay homered to right 416 feet scoring Maikel Garcia, MJ Melendez off New York the team that wears the pinstripes starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt. Wandy Peralta who relieved Clarke Schmidt who pitched 0.2 innings surrendering 1 hit , 0 earned runs , 0 walks, 0 strikeouts . Michael King who relieved Wandy Peralta who pitched 0.2 innings surrendering 1 hit , 0 earned runs, 0 walks while striking out 1 Minnesota batter . Tommy Kahnle who pitched 1.0 innings surrendering 1 hit, 1 earned run while striking out 1 Kansas City batter. Clay Holmes who relieved Tommy Kahnle who pitched 1.0 inning surrendering 1 hit, 0 earned runs , 0 walks while striking out 0 Kansas City batters.

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Following Billy McKinney contributing defensively, offensively on Friday New York the team that wears the pinstripes topping Kansas City 5-4 New York the team that wears the pinstripes Billy McKinney who by trade is a left fielder though playing center field on Friday night had this to say!

I’ve always felt like I could play center,”“I’m not Byron Buxton (Center Fielder for Minnesota) out there, tracking stuff down, but I think I can play well enough whenever a guy like [Harrison] Bader needs a day. I’m here to help fill in when an opportunity arises.”

Following Billy McKinney contributing defensively, offensively on Friday New York the team that wears the pinstripes topping Kansas City 5-4 New York the team that wears the pinstripes starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt had this to say about Billy McKinney’s defense, offense!

That was impressive. I didn’t know he was a center fielder like that,I guess that’s his true position now. Two big plays right there and a big swing; it was an all-around night for him. It was fun to watch.”

According to Bryan Hoch article on mlb.com

New York the team that wears the pinstripes is now going to prepare to play game two of three game series with Kansas City Saturday afternoon in Bronx New York.

Gerrit Cole, Brady Singer are going to be starting As New York the team that wears the pinstripes, Kansas City are continuing three game series today in Bronx New York Gerrit Cole, Brady Singer are starting.

Where?

On the mound!

Gerrit Cole, Brady Singer are alike because they’re both right handed starting pitchers!

Gerrit Cole comes into the game with record 9-2 with an earn run average of 2.78 because on Sunday July 16, 2023 at Colorado Gerrit Cole pitched 6.0 innings surrendering 2 hits, 1 earned run , 1 home run , 1 walk while striking out 11 Colorado batters.

Brady Singer comes into the game with record of 6-8 with an earn run average of 5.70 because on Sunday July 16, 2023 verses Tampa Bay who like New York the team that wears the pinstripes is a member of American League East Brady Singer pitched 8.0 innings surr,endering 7 hits, 4 runs , 4 earned runs , 2 home runs, 1 hit by pitch while striking 4 Tampa Bay batters.

According to mlb.com

Though,

Could mother nature prevent Gerrit Cole, Brady Singer from making their starts as scheduled?

Their is a very small chance of that happening because at first pitch its cloudy with 5% chance of rain before it turns partly sunny with 5% an hour following first pitch at 3:00 as well as 4:00pm when the game is supposed to be over.

According to accuweather.com

First pitch is set for 1:05pm if New York the team that wears the pinstripes fans, spectators are watching in Eastern Standard Time from Yankee Stadium! First pitch is set 12:05pm if New York the team that wears the pinstripes fans, spectators are watching in Central Time!

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