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New York, Chicago (Cubs) Are Continuing Their Three Game Series Saturday Afternoon In Bronx New York, Max Fried, Matthew Boyd Are Starting

New York the team that wears the pinstripes, Chicago (Cubs) are continuing their three game series Saturday afternoon in Bronx New York Max Fried, Matthew Boyd are starting.

Where?

On the mound!

Max Fried, Matthew Boyd are alike because they’re both left handed starting pitchers!

Max Fried comes into the game with Chicago (Cubs) with record of 11-2 with an earn run average of 2.27 because on Sunday July 6, 2025 when opposing New York Mets Max Fried got the win pitching 5.0 innings surrendering 6 hits, 3 earned runs, 1 walk while striking out 5 New York Mets batters.

Matthew Boyd comes into the game with New York the team that wears the pinstripes with record of 9-3 with an earn run average of 2.52 because on the same day , date Max Fried took got the win opposing New York Mets Matthew Boyd got the win when opposing St. Louis pitching 5.0 innings surrendering 3 hits, 0 earned runs, 1 walk while striking out 9 St. Louis batters in Chicago Illinois!

According to https://www.mlb.com/player/max-fried-608331

https://www.mlb.com/player/matthew-boyd-571510

Though,

Could mother nature prevent New York the team that wears the pinstripes, Chicago (Cubs) from continuing their series as scheduled from Max Fried, Matthew Boyd from making their starts on mound as scheduled?

There is very little chance of that happening because at first pitch it’s cloudy with 7% chance of rain before it becomes partly sunny with 7% chance of rain an hour following first pitch before intermittent clouds arrive at 3:00pm rain chances continue to be 7%.

According to Accuweather on ESPN App

New York the team that wears the pinstripes is a member of the American League East comes into second game of three game series with Chicago (Cubs) with record of 53-41 is going to be looking to win the series because they won the first of the three game series Friday night 11-0.in Bronx New York.

Cody Bellinger who is left fielder for New York the team that wears the pinstripes played for Chicago (Cubs) for two seasons!

In 2023 season Cody Bellinger played in 130 games had 499 at bats contributed offensively 95 runs, 153 hits, 26 home runs, 97 runs batted in, 40 walks, 20 stolen bases, had a batting of 307. In 2024 season Cody Bellinger played in 130 games for Chicago (Cubs) had 516 at bats contributed offensively 72 runs, 137 hits, 18 home runs, 78 runs batted in, 45 walks,9 stolen bases had a batting of 266.

Coming into the first game of three game series between New York the team that wears the pinstripes, Chicago (Cubs) Chris Flexen who was starting pitcher for Chicago (Cubs) came in with a record of 5-0 with an earn run average 0.83 because he has yet to lose a start this season because he took no decision verses St. Louis pitching 3.2 innings surrendering 4 hits, 1 earned run, 0 walks while striking 2 St. Louis batters.

Cody Bellinger hit 3 2-run home runs in New York the team that wears the pinstripes 11-0 win when opposing former team scoring left fielder Jasson Dominguez scoring captain, right fielder Aaron Judge Friday handed Chris Flexen his first loss this season.

Where?

On the mound in Bronx New York!

Offensively Cody Bellinger’s 3 2 run home runs supported Carlos Rodon who started who pitched 8.0 innings surrendering 4 hits, 0 earned runs while striking out 8 Chicago (Cubs) batters Scott Effross who relieved Carlos Rodon who pitched 1.0 innings surrendering 1 hit, 0 earned runs , 0 walks while striking out 1 Chicago (Cubs) batter.

Following Cody Bellinger hitting 3 2-run home runs in New York the team that wears the pinstripes 11-0 win when opposing former team Chicago (Cubs) scoring Jasson Dominguez, Aaron Judge following handing Chris Flexen first loss of the season Cody Bellinger who it 3 2-run home runs had this to say about opposing his former team about his curtain call!

It was good to see them. We were hanging out and they were hitting early,”“I have a lot of good relationships over there. It’s really a fun group of guys. I had an unbelievable time in Chicago. I love all of those guys over there. It was good to see a majority of them today and share a few laughs. It was cool.”

“Once they kind of nudged me, it was a cool moment

Following Cody Bellinger hitting 3 2-run home runs in New York the team that wears the pinstripes 11-0 win when opposing former team Chicago (Cubs) scoring Jasson Dominguez, Aaron Judge following handing Chris Flexen first loss of the season manager Aaron Boone had this to say about Cody Bellinger about opposing his former team!

He has been through a lot during his career -- MVP, massive power, shoulder injury, really down years,”

He has remade himself and adjusted. There is a lot to be said for that ability to persevere through a career to become maybe a little bit different profile player.His defensive versatility, I knew about. But to see it is impressive. To be able to play four positions the way he does at a high level. The quality of at-bats, the speed -- he does a lot of good things on a baseball field that helps you win. He is a winning player.”

According to Bill Ladson MLB article https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/cody-bellinger-homers-3-times-vs-cubs-for-yankees

Chicago (Cubs) are a member of National League Central come into the second game of three game series with New York the team that wears the pinstripes with record of 55-39 because they were shutout offensively by Carlos Rodon who started who pitched 8.0 innings surrendering 4 hits, 0 earned runs while striking out 8 Chicago (Cubs) batters Scott Effross who relieved Carlos Rodon who pitched 1.0 innings surrendering 1 hit, 0 earned runs , 0 walks while striking out 1 Chicago (Cubs) batter.

Nico Hoerner who is second baseman was 1-4 contributing offensively 0 runs , 0 home runs, 0 runs batted in. Kyle Tucker who is right fielder was 1-4 contributed offensively 0 runs, 0 home runs, 0 runs batted in. Seiya Suzuki was 0-3 contributing offensively 0 runs, 0 home runs , 0 runs batted in. Vidal Brujan who was pinch hitter was 1-1 contributing offensively 0 runs, 0 home runs, 0 runs batted in. Carson Kelly who was catcher was 0-3 contributing offensively 0 runs, 0 home runs, 0 runs batted in . Reese McGuire who was pinch hitter was 1-1 contributing offensively 0 runs, 0 home runs, 0 runs batted in. Pete -Crow Armstrong was 0- 1 contributing offensively 0 runs, 0 home runs, 0 runs batted in. Dansby Swanson who was pinch hitter who was 0-4 contributing offensively 0 runs, 0 home runs, 0 runs batted in. Justin Turner who was designated hitter who is first baseman was 1-3 contributing offensively 0 runs, 0 home runs, 0 runs batted in. Michael Busch who was first baseman who 0-2 contributing offensively 0 runs, 0 home runs, 0 runs batted in. Jon Berti who is former New York the team that wears the pinstripes third baseman current Chicago (Cubs) third baseman was 1-3 contributing offensively 0 runs, 0 home runs, 0 runs batted in . Offensively Chicago (Cubs) were unable to offensively support Chris Flexen who started who pitched 4.0 innings surrendering 3 hits, 3 earned runs , 3 walks while striking out 2 New York the team that wears the pinstripes batters . Caleb Thielbar who relieved Chris Flexen who pitched 1.0 innings surrendering 2 hits, 2 earned runs , 0 walks while striking out 1 New York the team that wears the pinstripes batters .Jordan Wicks who relieved Caleb Thielbar who pitched 3.0 innings surrendering 10 hits , 6 earned runs , 1 walk while striking out 4 New York the team that wears the pinstripes batters.

According to espn app

Following Chicago (Cubs) being shutout offensively following 11-0 loss to New York the team that wears the pinstripes Friday night in Bronx New York manager Craig Counsell had this to say about Cody Bellinger ‘s night offensively for New York the team that wears the pinstripes about how his starter, relievers pitched!

He did his job tonight,”We didn’t make great pitches to him. If you don’t make good pitches to good hitters, they’ll hurt you.”

Following Chicago (Cubs) being shutout offensively following 11-0 loss to New York the team that wears the pinstripes Friday night in Bronx New York Chris Flexen who started who pitched 4.0 innings surrendering 3 hits, 3 earned runs , 3 walks while striking out 2 New York the team that wears the pinstripes batters had this to say!

“Disappointing loss,”

It’s just believing in ourselves, in what we’re capable of,”“It’s one of those nights where nothing went our way. They got the better of us tonight. Now we have a chance, in the next two, to try and win the series.”

According to Jared Greenspan MLB article https://www.mlb.com/cubs/news/cubs-frustrated-loss-yankees-cody-bellinger

First pitch is set for 1:05pm Eastern Time 12:05pm Central Time from Yankee Stadium!

The game is going to be televised on Marquee Sports Network , Yes, MLB Network!