With back-to-back wins, the New York Yankees have picked up some momentum at a great time. They are second in the AL East with 12 wins and 7 losses. Most recently, a Yankees pitcher was seen at the Brooklyn Nets? playoff game shortly after he won a big game. This caused fans to react to the moment.
With pitchers such as Carlos Rodon and Tommy Kahnle injured, the Bronx Bombers lack pitching depth in their roster at the moment. But their bullpen has played well, allowing opposing teams to score 5 or more runs only 4 times this season. And in the absence of key pitchers, Nestor Cortes Jr. has taken the pitching responsibility on his shoulders. Recently, after helping the Yanks take the series against the LA Angels, Nestor was seen enjoying the Nets’ game.
Nestor Cortes Jr. went to see the Nets play live following his latest win
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The New York Yankees won their latest game against the Los Angeles Angels 12-3. Starting pitcher Nestor Cortes Jr. was at the center of it with his good pitching, recording a win for the game. Following his great performance, Cortes Jr. was spotted at Game 3 of the Brooklyn Nets-Philadelphia 76ers first-round playoff series. Talkin? Yanks shared a picture of Cortes Jr. watching the game in the stands with his fiancee via Twitter.?
Nestor in the building for Sixers-Nets after picking up a W on the mound today
(via @YESNetwork) pic.twitter.com/fg3Ka67lJl
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) April 21, 2023
In a Tweet, Talkin? Yanks said, ?Nestor in the building for Sixers-Nets after picking up a W on the mound today?. This was a great way for the Yankees pitcher to celebrate his latest win. But unfortunately, the Nets lost the game and are 3-0 for the series.?
The reactions to Cortes Jr. at the game were mixed, to say the least. Some fans were excited to see him at the game. Other fans were left sad that he supports the Nets and not the Yankees.?
Some fans were excited to see the Yankees pitcher at the game.
He’s a legend
— based takes (@HeatseriesONtt) April 21, 2023
Common Nestor W
— Nestor Cortits (@NestorCortits) April 21, 2023
Legendary common W https://t.co/HAgi15hCJD
— nickyscarlotta (@nicky_scarlotta) April 21, 2023
— George Middleton (@george51391) April 21, 2023
Other fans noted his immense performance and pitching ability.
Excellent outing NES ⚾️ https://t.co/bwmFb1mP8j
— OZBOOGS (@ozboogs) April 21, 2023
Lowest ERA in the American League since 2021 and casually just goes to a NBA playoff game after pitching a win today. https://t.co/hGaI4yfNHL
— steve carter (@stvcrtr) April 21, 2023
My mans picked up 2 W’s today
— Bobby BACALAO 🦈 (@Bonecrusher_) April 21, 2023
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Cortes Jr. divided fans with his reaction to an umpire call earlier in the season. But the Yankees? star pitcher has generally been good this year, providing them with an elite option.
Cortes Jr. and Gerrit Cole have been the backbone of the Yankees? pitching thus far
In a season where the Yankees are suffering from multiple injured pitchers, Nestor Cortes Jr. and Gerrit Cole have really stepped up. Cole has been elite as an ace this year and Cortes Jr. has been a great starter as well. The Bronx Bombers are missing Carlos Rodon and Luis Severino to injury, in addition to other bullpen options.
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