Gerrit Cole pitches 6 shutout innings for Yanks after 569-day absence, returning from elbow surgery
Gerrit Cole made a successful return to the mound after a 569-day absence due to elbow surgery. He pitched six shutout innings against the Tampa Bay Rays, allowing only two hits and three walks. Cole's performance included striking out two batters and demonstrating impressive velocity with his fastballs.
- ▪Gerrit Cole returned from elbow ligament reconstruction surgery that kept him out for 569 days.
- ▪He pitched six shutout innings, allowing two hits and three walks while striking out two.
- ▪Cole averaged 96.1 mph on his fastballs, reaching a high of 98.6 mph in the first inning.
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