Luis Gil Tries To Right the Ship In Game 2

Luis Gil is also auditioning for a spot in the Yankees’ postseason roster. The Yankees needed a big start from Luis Gil, as they lost badly to the Blue Jays last night, 7-1. Gil did pitch well in this game, continuing his comeback from injury. The game was delayed by rain in the sixth inning, ending a great six-inning effort by Gil, where he only gave up one run. Do you think this start means Gil has jumped ahead of the competition in the Yankees’ playoff roster?

Lineups For Yanks

The Blue Jays had George Springer leading off and as the designated hitter. Addison Barger was the right fielder and batted second. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. batted third and was the first baseman. Bo Bichette batted fourth and was the shortstop. Dalton Varsho was the center fielder and batted fifth. Nathan Lukes was the left fielder and batted sixth.  Isiah Kiner-Falefa was the third baseman and batted seventh. Andrés Gimenez was the second baseman and batted eighth. Tyler Heineman was the catcher and batted ninth. Alejandro Kirk pinch-hit for him in the ninth inning.

For the Yankees, Trent Grisham played center field and led off. Ben Rice was the first baseman and batted second. Aaron Judge was the designated hitter and batted third. Cody Bellinger was the right fielder and batted fourth. He moved to left field in the eighth inning. Jazz Chisholm Jr. was the second baseman and batted fifth. Jasson Dominguez was the left fielder and batted seventh. Jose Caballero came in for him to play right field in the eighth inning. Anthony Volpe was the shortstop and batted seventh. Austin Wells was the catcher and batted eighth. Ryan McMahon was the third baseman and batted ninth.

News and Notes

It was mentioned in the television broadcast that Varsho is named after Darren Daulton. Spencer Jones remained hot at AAA Scranton Wilkes-Barre. He hit his 33rd home run of the year for the Rail Riders. There will be an enhanced call for him to be called up to the Major Leagues. This game was delayed by rain. There was no chance the game was going to be postponed.

Game Reaction

In the sixth inning of the game, Bellinger threw Bichette out at home plate. It was a fantastic play that preserved the Yankees’ 2-1 lead. The drama was heightened by the fact that the tarp was put on the field following this play. Bellinger got a good hop off the wet grass. Gil pitched much better than Cam Schlittler did last night, but the rain delay meant curtains for him after six strong innings.

Scoring Summary

In the second inning, Dominguez singled, and Bellinger scored. It was 1-0 Yankees. Later in that inning, Wells hit a sacrifice fly and Chisholm Jr. scored. It was 2-0 Yankees. In the third inning, old friend Kiner-Falefa grounded out, and Bichette scored. That made it 2-1 Yankees. 

The rains came in the sixth inning as Bellinger threw Bichette out at home. In the bottom of the sixth inning, Wells hit a sacrifice fly and Dominguez scored. It was 3-1 Yankees. That was how the game ended.

Conclusion

The Yankees got what they needed from Gil. He pitched six strong innings, allowing only one run. The Yankees were winning 3-1 when Gil left the game. That was the final score. The Yankees and Blue Jays play tomorrow at 1:35 p.m. after a ceremony recognizing Yankee Hall of Famer CC Sabathia.