After back to back series losses, the New York Yankees finally triumphed over Texas Rangers with a 8-4 victory in the series opener held at Globe Field on Monday. Giancarlo Stanton slammed his 25th season home run whereas Gleyber Torres redeemed himself with 3-hit night.
That being said, New York Yankees starter for the game, Gerrit Cole dominated from the mound throughout the six innings pitched. His command, velocity and game plan was spot on until an unexpected injury concern forced him out. Cole was taken out of the game with some leg discomfort with Yanks unsure about diagnosis.
Gerrit Cole Seeks Voluntary Exit After Cramps In Right Leg Calf Muscle
Gerrit Cole, the New York Yankees’ ace pitcher, had to exit the game against the Texas Rangers due to a calf cramp after delivering a brilliant six-inning performance. The abrupt departure of Cole, who has been the Yankees’ most consistent starter this season, caused concern among fans and teammates. However, initial reports suggest the injury is not serious. Cole had allowed only one run on three hits across 6 innings. He was warming up for the seventh inning when he noticed some discomfort in his right leg calf muscle. The pitcher tried to stretch it out multiple times, but after unsuccessful attempts, he asked his trainer and manager, Aaron Boone, to take him out.
Relief pitcher Luke Weaver replaced him and allowed two runs before the Yankees’ offence saved the day. However, Gerrit Cole’s premature exit raised alarm bells amongst the fans. While the Yanks will continue to monitor the pitcher’s situation, Cole appeared relaxed in the post-game interview. Apparently, the ace felt the cramps only while warming up and not when he walked out of the field. The injury is certainly not serious, but it was also not right to push unnecessarily at the moment. Hence, Gerrit Cole sought a voluntary exit. “I just didn’t think it was the right situation to keep trying to manipulate it out there,” Cole said. Notably, the reigning AL CY Young pitcher already spent the first two months of the 2024 season on the sidelines due to an elbow injury. And with the Yank’s playoff push in jeopardy following back-to-back series losses, the team needs Cole in his prime every 5 days.
Glyeber Torres Earns Redemption In Yankees 8-4 Win Over Rangers
Meanwhile, Gleyber Torres was one of the key contributors in the New York Yankees’ 8-4 victory over the Texas Rangers. He scored 2 RBIs on three hits with a backhanded diving stop in the defence to wrap up a busy night. Torres has now scored 26 hits in the past 27 games, out of which 16 were served as leadoff hitter.
After a rough start to the season, Gleyber Torres has finally earned his moment of redemption. “It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish,” said Torres after the game. He added that to get an opportunity to play every day and contribute is something he cherishes. As the season enters its final month, the focus is not on numbers but on team results.
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