Former Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes isn’t holding back when it comes to last season’s World Series, suggesting that the Yankees were the better team despite falling short against the Dodgers.
In an interview with The Athletic’s Tyler Kepner, Cortes shared his perspective on what went wrong for New York in their championship showdown, pointing to missed opportunities and a disastrous moment that ultimately shifted the series.
The Grand Slam That Changed Everything
Cortes, who was battling an elbow injury, made his return to the mound in Game 1 of the World Series.