Gerrit Cole overrules Aaron Boone in gutsy, winning outing for Yankees
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Gerrit Cole pitched five innings of two-run ball in the Yankees' 5-2 win over Minnesota, helping the team snap a seven-game losing streak amid injuries to key players Aaron Judge and Carlos Rodón.
- Cole endured a nearly one-hour rain delay during the game, throwing simulated innings to stay sharp and insisting on continuing to pitch despite the manager's initial plan to remove him after the fourth inning.
- The outing marked Cole's eighth start since returning from Tommy John surgery nearly 18 months ago, showing improvement with seven strikeouts and no walks, though he allowed four extra-base hits.
- Yankees manager Aaron Boone praised Cole's determination to finish strong, highlighting his willingness to fight through adversity for the team's benefit.
- With Rodón on the injured list, the Yankees relied on rookie Brendan Beck to start the next game, making Cole's innings especially valuable as the team works to regain momentum.
