In between the Pinstripes #23

In between the Pinstripes_23: I really like this team
Listening and watching the broadcast this afternoon, after that incredible comeback, you get a true sense of how cohesive the team is. The team chemistry on this team right now is unlike anything we have seen, really since the 2009 World Series Championship team. Now, I am not comparing this team to the ’09 team by any means, but the electricity in the ballpark and the looseness of the team is a good sign. This team seems to truly be a brotherhood, they trust each other, and support one another.

This is being showcased when the team is in first place, getting out to a blazing 15-7 start (after starting 1-4), and is leading the AL East with one day remaining in April. And, that is a key part of this great start, IT IS ONLY APRIL. Getting off on the right foot is a good way to start the here, and maintain a good position to push for the playoffs, but anything can happen. Remember, the baseball season is a marathon not a sprint.

With this win this afternoon, the bombers hand Baltimore their first series loss of the season, while moving into first place, and getting a chance to sweep back to back division opponents. The Yanks are currently riding a 4-game winning streak, and everything seems to be right in the Bronx. I mean the team has scored 26 runs in the past two games, you know what they say “nothing beats home cooking!” The Yankees wasted no time with a lead-off homer by Brett Gardner his first of the year. Gardner in the third would hit another homer—this time a 3-run shot in a similar spot. Aaron Judge (of course) would 2-4, 2 runs, 2 RBI’s, and a monster home run over the Yankees bullpen to stretch the lead to 12-2. However, Austin Romine would have a great day behind the plate and at the dish. With Romine calling yet another good game; he would add 5 RBI’s (a career high), going 2-3 with a homer of his own, and for that he is my Focus Player of the Day.

Pitching wasn’t really a huge part of the win, Pineda pitched okay, he had a very high pitch count for only going 5.1 with 104, but he is the pitcher of record getting his 3rd win of the year. Adam Warren would pitch excellent in relief, shutting the door on any potential Oriole comeback, only giving up 1 hit in 2.2 out of the pen.

Looking ahead to the game tomorrow; a couple of southpaws take the mound for the series finale. For Baltimore, Wade Miley takes the mound; and he is coming off a well-pitched outing his last time out. Miley went 7 innings, only giving up 4 hits, and 2 runs, but would get the loss in Tampa Bay. However, Miley is 0-3 with a 4.96 ERA in 8 career starts against the bombers, with a .264 average against. Jordan Montgomery goes for the Yanks, looking to get back in the win column, after a decent outing in Pittsburgh. We would go 6, allowing 7 hits, but only giving up 2 runs, and strike out 5, but would get the loss. Montgomery does feel comfortable pitching at home, so that should give Yankee fans confident going into the series finale. And yes, the Yankees did win again so you can “Start spreading the news,” enjoy your Saturday evening, and look forward to a potential sweep tomorrow afternoon.
Sources:(mlb.com, baseballreference.com)

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