Today on Pinstripe Alley - 8/30/21

So, things didn’t exactly end how the Yankees hoped they would in Oakland. After a pair of thrilling wins, the offense was helpless for long stretches as the A’s salvaged a split in the next two games. Jordan Montgomery once again was handed a losing hand, pitching a strong outing while getting zero help from the bats, and Tony Kemp continued a vendetta against pinstripes, hitting his fifth home run of the season — and third against the Yankees. It was a very unfun afternoon.

It’s hard to complain about a small stumble when most of the last two weeks has gone the Yankees’ way, though. Perhaps we’ll get right back to that, and if so, the Angels are the next team in sight. Before the first pitch tonight, we’ve got a couple things for you to check out: Matt brings the series preview, Emma makes a pitch to the powers that be to appoint Aaron Judge captain of the team, and I’ll open up the mailbag for more of your questions.

Today’s Matchup

New York Yankees at Los Angeles Angels

Time: 9:38 p.m. EST

TV: YES Network, Bally Sports West

Radio: WFAN 660/101.9 FM, WADO 1280

Venue: Angel Stadium

Fun Questions:

1. What are your expectations for Corey Kluber’s return tonight?

2. Will anyone other than Shohei Ohtani do damage against the Yankees in this series? Who would be next in line to be worried about?