In a few weeks, we’ll probably take a long look at the Yankees’ disappointing 2023 season with one key takeaway: Gerrit Cole performed exactly as expected.
A few weeks later, Cole may finally take home his first Cy Young Award. And rightfully so. The Yankees ace has indeed been the team’s one consistently positive constant from Opening Day up until now. Even with a bad start here and there, he hasn’t had an extended stretch where none of his pitches are working.
The big righty was spot on yet again on Thursday night. He pitched eight innings of two-hit, one-run ball with nine strikeouts.