Yankees' Gerrit Cole throws six scoreless innings, hits 98.6 mph in first start after Tommy John surgery
Gerrit Cole made a successful return to the mound for the New York Yankees after 569 days, throwing six scoreless innings against the Tampa Bay Rays. He showcased impressive control and velocity, averaging 96.1 mph on his fastball and reaching a top speed of 98.6 mph. Despite his strong performance, the Yankees lost the game 4-2 due to a late bullpen collapse.
- ▪Gerrit Cole returned to the Yankees after Tommy John surgery, pitching six scoreless innings.
- ▪He allowed only two singles and three walks while striking out two batters.
- ▪The Yankees' bullpen allowed four runs in the eighth inning, leading to a 4-2 loss against the Rays.
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For the first time in 569 days, Gerrit Cole was on the mound for the New York Yankees on Friday, and it was like he never left. Cole was masterful in his return from Tommy John surgery, holding the AL-best Tampa Bay Rays scoreless across six innings. He allowed two singles and three walks, struck out a pair, and threw an economical 72 pitches in New York's eventual 4-2 loss."It was almost like a second debut," Cole said about his first start back from Tommy John surgery. "It was an enjoyable moment and it was nice to get back in the fire."Cole got into trouble right away Friday, allowing a single to Chandler Simpson and a walk to Junior Caminero to begin the game. A fly out, a pickoff, and a strikeout later, the first inning was over.
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