Yankees Down Athletics 8-2 Behind Strong Start From Carlos Rodon
The Yankees had won four consecutive games coming into the game in Sacramento tonight against the Athletics. They did very well in their last series against the Royals, but won this game 8-2. However, the Athletics are in a back-and-forth struggle with the Seattle Mariners in the American League West.
Carlos Rodon has looked better in each of his first three starts, as he has been getting more comfortable since returning from his injury. He looked still better in this game. The Yankees’ starting pitching rotation is very good with a healthy Carlos Rodon. Do you think the Bronx Bombers have one of the best starting pitching rotations in Major League Baseball history?
Yankees and Athletics Game Summary May 29
The Yankees and Athletics played the first game of their three-game series on the evening of May 29. They faced Athletics pitcher Luis Severino, who used to pitch for the Yanks; he broke in with the team. He faced Carlos Rodon, the left-handed starting pitcher for the Yanks, who was injured; he made his fourth start of the season in this game against the Athletics. The Athletics have hit a rough patch recently; they were just swept by the Mariners.
The Yankees needed to score in the first inning against Severino. Plus, for some reason, he struggles at home. They did score in the first inning. First, Aaron Judge singled, and Ben Rice scored. Then Paul Goldschmidt hit a three-run home run. That made the score 4-0 Bombers.
The Athletics answered back with a home run of their own in the bottom of the first inning. That made it 4-1 Yankees. Luis Servino left the game after just one inning pitched. That meant the Athletics were forced to get eight innings out of their bullpen.
In the second inning, Ben Rice singled in a run. It was 5-1 Yankees. In the third inning, Ryan McMahon hit a solo home run. In the fourth inning, Judge grounded out, and Trent Grisham scored. It was 7-1 Yankees.
Ben Rice hit a home run in the seventh inning, his 17th. In the ninth inning, the Athletics got a meaningless run to make the final score 8-2.
All-Star Time
It is after Memorial Day, so the standings are real, and it is time to start thinking about voting for All-Stars. Several of the Yankees’ young players will get All-Star consideration. Of course, Aaron Judge will make the team. However, it is a safe bet that Ben Rice and Cam Schlittler will make the team. It is also likely that Will Warren will make the team.
Schlittler may even start the game for the American League. There are probably a bunch of Yankee pitchers who will make the team, probably their entire starting pitching rotation. Since the All-Star game is a fan vote, and there are a lot of Yankee fans, it is a safe bet that several Yankee players will get voted onto the team. Cody Bellinger will likely be the starting leftfielder for the American League.
AAA Stadium Leads to Big Lead for Rodon
The Athletics are between having a home in a stadium in Oakland and moving to a stadium in Los Vergas. For now, they play in a minor league, AAA stadium in Sacramento. The stadium is smaller than your typical Major League stadium. Both teams play there, but the Yankees hit a lot of fly balls. The Goldschmidt home run was essentially a fly ball.
Another aspect of this cookie-cutter stadium is that the clubhouses are in the outfield. So, if a player gets hurt, like Severino, they must walk through the outfield to the clubhouse in the outfield. In fact, Severino has stark home and road splits. It is thought that having no place to throw between innings may negatively affect him.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Yankees won this game 8-2. The player of the game was the geretric Pual Goldschmidt. The second-oldest hitter in baseball, at 38 years of age, hit a three-run home run in the first inning. That was a big hit for the Bombers. The teams play tomorrow night again. For some reason, the game is even later; it does not start until 10:10 PM.
Conclusion
The Yankees jumped out to an early lead in this game. They scored four runs off their old foe, Luis Severino, in the first inning en route to an 8-2 win. The Athletics have lost 5 of 6 and were outscored by the Seattle Mariners, 21-4. It is fair to wonder if the Yankees will have an undefeated road trip.
