TAMPA, Fla. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Gerrit Cole got off to a fast start in his spring training debut for the New York Yankees, throwing a 97 mph heater on his first pitch and striking out two in a hitless inning against Pittsburgh on Monday night.
“It went well,” Cole said. “It was fun. Made some good pitches.”
Leadoff man Adam Frazier popped out and Bryan Reynolds struck out before Cole Tucker drew a walk. Cole then fanned Josh Bell to finish up.
“I lost the one guy, 0-2, Tucker,” Cole said.