On Tuesday night, the New York Yankees and Colorado Rockies opened up a series in the Bronx.
The Yankees won by a score of 5-3.
Austin Wells finished with one strikeout and no hits.
Joe Girardi Made Wells Statement
Ahead of the game, former Yankees manager Joe Girardi was asked about Wells (via YES Network).
Nancy Newman: “Austin Wells did not have a great series in San Diego, but when we look at his season splits, Joe, he’s been solid over his last 46, a .775 OPS. How has he been able to turn his season around?”
Girardi: “I just think for whatever reason, he got off to a horrible start, and sometimes you try to do too much. You try to get three hits in two at-bats, and it just kind of snowballs on you. But you’re talking about the last 45, 48 games. He’s been really good. He’s been better than he was last year, and I thought he was a really productive player last year with the 21 homers and 71 RBIs. So it’s almost like they made a trade and got another catcher because he’s been very productive in what he’s done since the trade deadline and even before that.”
Looking At Wells Right Now
Wells was picked in the 1st round of the 2020 MLB Draft out of Arizona.
He has spent all four seasons of his career with the Yankees.
Right now, Wells is batting .183 with 55 hits, 10 home runs, 28 RBIs, 31 runs and three stolen bases in 109 games.
Looking At The Yankees Right Now
The Yankees are the second-place team in the American League East with an 82-62 record in 144 games.
They have won six out of their last ten games (and are 38-31 in 69 games at home in the Bronx).
After two more games with the Rockies, the Yankees will host the New York Mets.
Former New York Yankees Manager Joe Girardi Makes Austin Wells Statement