Yankees gain ground in AL East with strong pitching performances
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
On August 20, 2026, the New York Yankees benefitted from standout pitching as Gerrit Cole led the team to victory. The Toronto Blue Jays also shone, with Shane Bieber pitching seven innings and allowing just one run in their 5-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Other notable performances included Jacob deGrom's shutout for the Texas Rangers and Gavin Williams striking out 11 for the Cleveland Guardians. The Yankees' successful outing allowed them to closely pursue the division-leading Rays, who currently hold a record of 76-51.
- •Gerrit Cole helped Yankees secure a victory on August 20.
- •Shane Bieber pitched seven innings, allowing one run in Blue Jays' win.
- •Jacob deGrom recorded 2,000 career strikeouts during his start.
- •Gavin Williams struck out 11 batters for the Guardians.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Dominant starting pitching the story of the day
"There were incredible pitching performances all around the Junior Circuit on Thursday.
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