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NEW YORK -- For nearly three months, the New York Yankees trampled expectations without their ace Gerrit Cole. They posted the best record in the majors while the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner served as an unofficial assistant pitching coach as he recovered from an elbow injury.
But the Yankees know reaching the ultimate goal -- winning the franchise's 28th World Series title and first since 2009 -- almost certainly requires a healthy Cole on the mound in October.
Cole's season debut Wednesday night in a 7-6, 10-inning loss to the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium was a significant checkpoint.