Will Warren Gets Great Run Support in Game 1

Will Warren faced a significant challenge tonight. He faced Trevor Rogers for the second start in a row. Rodgers sported a microscopic 1.43 earned run average, but allowed three two-run home runs, and his season was over after pitching just three innings.

Warren thus got six runs of support right away and seemed to get more comfortable after the third inning. This was an important game for Warren, as he was auditioning for a spot in the starting pitching playoff rotation. The Yankees won this game 8-4. Do you think Warren should be in the Yankees’ playoff rotation?

Lineups: Will Warren Faced a Challenge

The Baltimore Orioles had Jackson Holiday leading off, and he was the second baseman. Jordan Westburg was the third baseman and batted second. Gunnar Henderson was the shortstop and batted third. Tyler O’Neill was the right fielder and batted fourth. Dylan Beavers was the left fielder and batted fifth. He was replaced by Dylan Carlson.

Jeremiah Jackson pinch-hit for him in the ninth inning. Adely Rutcshman was the catcher and batted sixth. Colton Cowser was the center fielder and batted seventh. Samuel Bassallo was the designated hitter and batted eighth. Coby Mayo was the first baseman and batted ninth.

For the Yankees, Paul Goldschmidt played first base and led off. Aaron Judge was the right fielder and batted second. Cody Bellinger was the center fielder and batted third. Giancarlo Stanton was the designated hitter and batted fourth. Amed Rosario was the third baseman and batted fifth. Trent Grisham pinch-hit for him in the sixth inning.

Austin Slater was the left fielder and batted in the seventh spot. Jazz Chisholm Jr. pinch-hit for him in the sixth inning. Anthony Volpe was the shortstop and batted seventh. Austin Wells was the catcher and batted eighth. Jose Caballero was the catcher and batted ninth. 

News and Notes

With their win last night, the Yankees clinched the top wild-card berth. Of course, they want a bye and the division, but they will at least have home-field advantage in the first round of the playoffs. The big game from Carlos Rodon last night was still a focus today. Stanton got a big hit yesterday, before his big hits tonight. He is unbelievable.

Game Reaction

With his two home runs on back-to-back pitches, Stanton now has 14 RBI in his last nine games. The Yankees got to Rogers, who had been having a good year, after just three innings. Rogers gave up three home runs for the first time this year. Warren gave up the long home run to O’Neill leading off the sixth inning to end his evening.

Scoring Summary

In the first inning, Stanton hit a two-run home run. The Yankees took a 2-0 lead.  In the third inning, Westburg hit a three-run home run, and Mayo and Holliday scored. The Orioles took a 3-2 lead.  In the third inning, Judge hit a two-run home run, and Caballero scored. It was 4-3 Yankees. Then Stanton hit a two-run home run. It was 6-3 Yankees.

In the sixth inning, O’Neill hit a solo home run. It was 6-4 Yankees. In the seventh inning, Wells singled and Grisham scored. It was 7-4 Yankees. In the seventh inning, Stanton grounded out and Goldschmidt scored. The Yankees led 8-4.

Conclusion

Warren may have cost himself a spot in the playoff starting pitching rotation tonight. He gave up four runs in five innings pitched, and the Yankees do not want that in the playoffs. He faced a difficult pitching matchup tonight as he faced Rogers again. Fortunately, Rogers got shelled, giving up two-run home runs to Judge and two shots to Stanton, but Warren failed to take advantage of the run support. The Yankees play the second game of their three-game series with the Baltimore Orioles tomorrow afternoon.