Oct 9, 2020; San Diego, California, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) reacts after striking out Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Joey Wendle (not pictured) with the bases loaded to end the first inning of game five of the 2020 ALDS at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
The Yankees showed up dressed to impress on Friday for Game 5 of the ALDS with a jersey sleeve tribute to the legendary Whitey Ford.
The Yankees and the Major League Baseball family lost a stalwart and a connection to a bygone era on Thursday night, as lefty Whitey Ford passed away at the age of 91.