The New York Yankees defeated the Cleveland Guardians behind Gerrit Cole in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series.
Ace took the mound and threw 4.1 innings, allowing six hits, two earned runs and four walks while striking out four.
Cole didn’t count in the decision and struggled a bit with his control, but it was enough for New York to win and head to Cleveland with a chance to sweep the series.
Before Game 3, Cole was asked about his favorite Yankee player to watch.
“Don’t make me pick favorite players, I love them all,” Cole said via SiriusXM’s MLB Network Radio.
Who is Gerrit Cole’s favorite Yankee to watch?
Cole: “They are all my favorites”
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Cole explained how the Yankees’ lineup complements each other well and they pass the baton to score runs.
Most fans would probably say Aaron Judge or Juan Soto, but Cole enjoys watching his entire team perform.
The Yankees have 27 World Series titles, the most in MLB history.
However, they haven’t won a World Series since 2009, and Cole joined the Yankees in 2020.
The former Pittsburgh Pirates and Houston Astros star has been dominant in his career in the postseason, with a 2.98 earned run average and 146 strikeouts in 20 starts.
The Yankees are two games away from another World Series appearance, and Cole wants nothing more than to get a ring with this team.
Games 3, 4 and 5 (if necessary) will be in Cleveland, and the series could end there.
Then, their World Series opponent will be either the Los Angeles Dodgers or the New York Mets, who are playing in the National League.
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