Yankees end seven-game skid behind Gerrit Cole's strong performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 7:04 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
The New York Yankees defeated the Minnesota Twins 5-2 on July 4 in The Bronx, snapping a seven-game losing streak. Gerrit Cole pitched five innings, striking out seven batters and not allowing any walks, despite manager Aaron Boone's intention to take him out early. The Yankees' offense was bolstered by home runs from Trent Grisham and Ben Rice. Following a 53-minute weather delay, Cole remained on the mound to solidify the win. Brendan Beck is set to start for the Yankees in Saturday's matchup against the Twins, aiming to continue the team's momentum.
- •Yankees snap seven-game losing streak
- •Gerrit Cole records seven strikeouts over five innings
- •Trent Grisham and Ben Rice hit home runs
- •Brendan Beck expected to start on Saturday against the Twins
- •Game was delayed by 53 minutes due to weather
- 7:04 PMYahoo Sports — Gerrit Cole gets his way with Aaron Boone as Yankees snap 7-game skid
"Yankees manager Aaron Boone wanted to pull Cole before the fifth inning, but the pitcher wasn’t having it.
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