Gerrit Cole struggles in Yankees' 5-3 loss to Tigers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 3:00 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Gerrit Cole allowed five runs on nine hits over 4.1 innings in the Yankees' 5-3 loss to the Tigers on June 22. Despite a solid start to the season since returning from Tommy John surgery, Cole struggled with command and faced pressure throughout the game, giving up key hits in pivotal moments. Yankees manager Aaron Boone cited consistent contact from the Tigers as a factor in Cole's performance. Cole took responsibility for his mistakes, emphasizing the need for better execution. The Yankees will look to rebound in their next game against the Tigers.
- •Cole gave up five runs on nine hits against the Tigers.
- •He struggled with command and faced pressure from leadoff hitters.
- •Yankees manager Boone noted Cole's stuff was generally alright.
- •Cole attributed mistakes to execution rather than his injury.
- •The Yankees aim to improve in their upcoming matchup.
- 8:03 AMYahoo Sports — How Yankees' ace Gerrit Cole assessed Monday's outing at Detroit
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees' Gerrit Cole on 'handful of mistakes' in loss to Tigers: 'We just didn't get it done'
"Yankees ace Gerrit Cole discusses his struggles in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers, as he allowed five runs on a season-high nine hits.
"Cole exited in the fifth inning Monday night at Comerica Park, in the Detroit Tigers' eventual 5-3 win against the Yankees.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 8:03 AMHow Yankees' ace Gerrit Cole assessed Monday's outing at Detroit
Cole exited in the fifth inning Monday night at Comerica Park, in the Detroit Tigers' eventual 5-3 win against the Yankees.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 3:00 AMYankees' Gerrit Cole on 'handful of mistakes' in loss to Tigers: 'We just didn't get it done'
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole discusses his struggles in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers, as he allowed five runs on a season-high nine hits.
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