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Gerrit Cole pitches 5.2 innings in Yankees' win over Rays

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Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Gerrit Cole pitches 5.2 innings in Yankees' win over Rays
Summary

Gerrit Cole threw 5.2 innings and struck out eight during the Yankees' 9-2 victory over the Rays on September 23. This performance served as a final tune-up before the AL Wild Card Series, where Cole is expected to start one of the first two games. Yankees manager Aaron Boone indicated that Cam Schlittler would also be guaranteed a start, with potential matchups against the Red Sox in the postseason. Cole finished the regular season with a record of 10-9 and a 3.61 ERA after recovering from Tommy John surgery. He expressed excitement about the upcoming postseason despite disappointment in not winning the AL East.

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  • •Cole pitches 5.2 innings and allows two runs against the Rays
  • •Yankees win 9-2 to conclude the regular season
  • •Manager Boone confirms Cole's likely start in the Wild Card Series
  • •Schlittler to start in the Wild Card Series as well
  • •Cole ends regular season with a 10-9 record and 3.61 ERA
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Cole tossed 5.2 innings, with a season high 105 pitches in the Yankees' 9-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night.

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