Mar 3, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) and catcher Kyle Higashioka (66) walk to the dugout before the game against the Detroit Tigers at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
The New York Yankees faced off against the Detroit Tigers in their eighth spring training contest on Friday evening. While the Yankees walked away with their third loss of the spring, they gained plenty of information and live reps.
The Yankees featured Gerrit Cole on the mound, who pitched three innings, giving up just one hit and striking out four batters over 51 pitches.