Yovani Gallardo hopeful about Opening Day game start - MLB Update
The Milwaukee Brewers’ pitcher Yovani Gallardo expressed his hope on Tuesday, March 27, that he will retain a spot for the Opening Day game against the World Series champions St. Louis Cardinals. However, his Tuesday’s game against Kansas City Royals had some weaknesses that he will be looking to overcome.
The Brewers came to a fierce competition against the Royals but fell short of overwhelming them. The Royals gained the upper hand and eventually beat the Brewers by 9-7. Of the five innings that Gallardo pitched against the Royals, he gave up four runs and six hits – two of which were homers.
The team manager certainly had his eyes on the game, especially the performance that this pitcher had.
"He was a little out of whack," manager Ron Roenicke said. "Pitches were either up in the zone, or he'd spike a breaking ball down. He couldn't find that in-between. Hopefully, he remembers what he did to get out of it and get back on line."
Gallardo nonetheless said he felt good, although he lost rhythm a little bit.
"I felt good, although I lost my rhythm a little bit," Gallardo said. "My arm was falling behind, but the last two innings, I was able to adjust and be where I want to be. You look at things like that in a game like this, whether you were able to make adjustments."
The Milwaukee Brewers will take on the World Series champions next month; a game eagerly awaited by the players of both the teams. The Brewers certainly have to put extra efforts to surpass in competition and out the St. Louis Cardinals.
Gallardo’s role will be of crucial importance and, indeed, a determining factor in the results of the games he plays. Therefore, there is a lot to ponder over after the Tuesday’s encounter with the Kansas City Royals.
Nonetheless, on Wednesday, it will be crystal clear who the manager deems right and competent enough to go for the first game of the regular season. Gallardo is full of hope and optimism that things will be on his side. It will indeed be an exciting moment for him if he is slated for the Opening Day game.
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