On Sunday, the New York Yankees will finish their series with the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.
The two teams are tied up at 1-1, so whoever wins on Sunday will take the series.
Most recently, the Yankees lost by a score of 5-3 on Saturday night.
Bob Nightengale of USA Today wrote: “On a night the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrated the 25-year anniversary of their 2001 World Series championship with Luis Gonzalez’s walk-off single off Mariano Rivera, the D-backs walk off the Yankees in the 9th on Pavin Smith’s pinch-hit 2-run HR. Arizona 5, NY 3.”
3-Year Yankees Player Struggling With Twins
With the season nearly over, it’s worth noting that a former Yankees pitcher (Yoendrys Gómez) is struggling with the Minnesota Twins.
Aaron Gleeman (of AaronGleeman.com) wrote: “Yoendrys Gómez with the Twins: First 39 innings — 8 earned runs Last 8 innings — 12 earned runs ERA with the Twins has more than doubled during that time, rising from 1.85 to 3.83.”
First 39 innings — 8 earned runs Last 8 innings — 12 earned runs
ERA with the Twins has more than doubled during that time, rising from 1.85 to 3.83.
Gómez was traded to the Twins (via the Tampa Bay Rays) earlier this season.
Rays Communications wrote (on May 6): “The Tampa Bay Rays have traded RHP Yoendrys Gómez to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for cash considerations.”
Here’s what other people were saying:
@tlschwerz: “Yoendrys Gomez has officially turned into a pumpkin.”
@BakulaEd: “People are saying Gomez will somehow miraculously learn command during the offseason. There’s a reason other teams have given up on him..”
@SethTweets: “I commend Shelton and Maki for going to Yoendrys Gomez in the eighth inning. It’s not the ninth. It was against the Angels 6-7-8 hitters. Trying to put him in a position for success after 3 straight rough outings. Gomez looks like he’s aiming for corners. Not trusting his stuff.”
@ArchySubb: “It’s just sad :/ I feel bad for him. Next season think he needs to be low leverage instead”
Looking At Gómez In The MLB
Gómez (who is 26) spent the first 2.5 seasons of his career with the Yankees.
He went 1-1 with a 3.09 ERA in 12 games during his stint.
Following New York, Gómez had stops with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox (before the Rays and Twins).
3-Year New York Yankees Player Struggling With Current Team