CLEVELAND -- Gerrit Cole didn't let Cleveland's fast start rattle him before pitching seven strong innings and Franchy Cordero hit a three-run homer, powering the New York Yankees to an 11-2 win over the Guardians on Tuesday night.
Cole (3-0) gave up two runs and three hits in the first inning before locking in and improving to 5-0 against Cleveland over the past two seasons. The right-hander beat the Guardians twice in last year's AL Division Series.
Cole, who allowed five hits and struck out three, is 10-2 in 13 career starts versus Cleveland.