Jameson Taillon Is Facing Tampa Bay For The Second Time In His Major League Baseball Career As New York Goes For The Sweep As Rich Hill, Tampa Bay Look To Salvage A Game Out Of The Three Game Series
Jameson Taillon’s inaugural start against Tampa Bay came 1,414 days ago when he was a member of Pittsburgh’s starting rotation.
In that start he helped Pittsburgh grab a win in shutout fashion.
Tonight Jameson Taillon is going to be looking looking for more success.
This time, as a member of New York’s starting rotation as he starts the finale of the three game series for New York where he is going to oppose Tampa Bay’s Rich Hill as New York goes for the sweep of Tampa Bay while Tampa Bay looks to salvage a game out of the three game series.
Where?
St. Petersburg Florida!
Jameson Taillon who is a right handed starting pitcher comes into the finale with a record of 1-2 with an earn run average of 5.02.
Rich Hill who unlike Jameson Taillion is a left handed pitcher who comes into the finale with a record of 1-1 with an earn run average of 5.17. After a rough start, Hill has been on a roll lately. He has allowed two runs in 15 innings over his past three outings, including a scoreless six-inning start in Oakland last Friday night. Hill struck out seven Yankees in six innings in a win on April 9.
“according to Baseball Probable Pitchers | MLB.com”
New York who is a member of the American League East comes into the game with a record of 20-16 and is in second place in the division and one game behind Boston who is leading the division!
Why?
Because they won their previous game over Tampa Bay as well as the series!
When?
Last night!
Where?
St. Petersburg Florida!
Why?
Gerrit Cole dominated, Aaron Hicks supplied the offense, New York blanked Tampa Bay and won the series.
When?
Last night in game two of their three game series with a 1-0 win!
Where?
St. Petersburg Florida!
How?
Gerrit Cole struck out twelve Tampa Bay batters while pitching eight dominate innings.
Aaron Hicks hit a sacrifice fly!
When?
In the seventh inning!
“according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com”
Tampa Bay who like New York is a member of the American League East comes into the finale with a record of 19-19 and is fourth in the division!
Why?
Because Tampa Bay lost their previous game as well as the series to New York!
When?
Last night!
Where?
St. Petersburg Florida!
Why?
Gerrit Cole throttled Tampa Bay’s inconsistent offense with an eight-inning, 12-strikeout gem.
“according to an article by Adam Berry on mlb.com”
First pitch is set for 7:10pm from Tropicana Field!
The game is going to be televised on Bally Sports Sun, Major League Baseball Network, Yes!