Major League Baseball is on its usual course for this time of year with the Wild Card Round games. Among the clashes on September 30, the one between the Yankees and Red Sox stands out, with the winner facing the Toronto Blue Jays. On the New York side, they have been without their ace Gerrit Cole for months, who already has a new role within the team.
On the other hand, Boston lost Lucas Giolito as their key pitcher, so if a third game is forced, manager Alex Cora is already planning who to replace him with. Game 1 on Tuesday was started by Garret Crochet, who had a left-handed duel against Max Fried for the home team.
Gerrit Cole, from pitcher to baserunner for the Yankees
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole helps New York in MLB postseason as baserunner during AL Wild Card Series workouts against Red Sox. Cole has found a surprising way to stay involved. Although the ace pitcher is recovering from Tommy John surgery, his presence is still vital
During the warm-ups ahead of the upcoming American League Wild Card Series against the Red Sox, Cole has been serving as a base runner. Fans did not expect the 2023 Cy Young winner to take on this role, but it shows how deeply he is invested in helping New York succeed.
Alex Cora praises Aaron Judge ahead of Red Sox vs. Yankees
To keep with the tradition of media topics prior to a clash between historic teams such as the Yankees and Red Sox, before the game at Yankee Stadium, the Massachusetts team’s manager Alex Cora was full of praise for star slugger Aaron Judge
In a press conference prior to the start of the series, Cora praised Judge, who has been a stalwart in the Yankees’ lineup. “Everyone thought he couldn’t do it without Soto in the lineup, and he was the best hitter in the league,” Cora said, underlining Judge’s ability to excel even without the support of other stars on the team.
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