Yesterday the Tampa Bay Rays got Verlander’d, according to manager Kevin Cash. Wonder what he’ll say to describe tonight’s starter for the Houston Astros?
Probably something like, Gerrit is about to make some Cole’d hard cash.
Cole struck out 15 across 7 2⁄3 shutout innings in one of the most dominant postseason performances in franchise history—nay, all-time—to push the Astros to a 2-0 lead in their ALDS matchup against the Rays.
Cole did it against a lineup that demonstrated success against him in previous matchups. Rays’ batters in the Game 2 lineup were hitting a combined .