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Cardinals set fire to Frankie Montas in nightmare Yankees debut

ST. Louie — This wasn't the debut the Yankees wanted for Frankie his Montas.

is the first starting pitcher since was traded from Oakland at the deadline last week, and right-hander Bush pitched a season-best just three innings against the Cardinals at the stadium. 6 runs were allowed.

With the Yankees chasing his four-game losing streak, the longest of the year, Montas conceded in his first round and allowed five after the Yankees scored his three in the top of the second. did. A run in the bottom of the inning highlighted by a three-run blast from Nolan Arenado.

Montas, 29, was not counting pitches as it was his third start since an inflammation in his right shoulder forced him to play. He also had not pitched since July 26 after being placed on a bereavement list following the death of his wife's mother. required 64 balls just to get through.

Frankie Montas gave up six runs in his Yankees debut on Sunday against the Cardinals.
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The day after the Yankees lost five innings to Jordan on Tuesday. Montgomery, who was traded to St. Louis in 2018, needed a boost from Montas, which the Yankees acquired after Luis Castillo, the best starter on the market, moved from Cincinnati to the Mariners. 

Castillo will face the Yankees in Seattle on Tuesday.