Gerrit Cole, the Yankees’ ace, experienced another rough outing in the Subway Series against the Mets on Wednesday, culminating in a 12-3 defeat at Yankee Stadium. This loss marked the second time Cole faced the Mets this season, having previously vowed to deliver a strong performance after surrendering four homers in their June 25 matchup. Unfortunately, history repeated itself as Cole gave up three more homers, failing to secure a win for his team.
Expressing his frustration, Cole said, “Unfortunately, I just let it get out of hand too much and didn’t give us a good chance to win the game. We’re definitely sitting in it right now, and not happy about it.” His dismay was evident when he flipped his glove in the air after allowing a run-scoring single in the sixth inning.
This loss completed a four-game sweep for the Mets, a rare feat only matched in the 2013 season when the Yankees were plagued by injuries. Outfielder Juan Soto emphasized the team’s determination to win, stating, “Every loss matters for us. It can be [the Mets], or it can be whoever. We don’t want to lose to anybody. We want to win games. We want to go out there and dominate.”
Despite their recent struggles, the Yankees remain in playoff contention, trailing the Orioles by just 1 1/2 games in the American League East. Manager Aaron Boone acknowledged the team’s frustration but maintained confidence in their ability to turn things around. “We’ve got to play better. This has gone on long enough. It’s very frustrating to go through, but I also know we’re competing our [tails] off,” Boone said.
Cole, who has shown flashes of brilliance this season, is optimistic about the team’s prospects. “We have a lot of talent in the room, and I do think we know how to play good baseball,” he said. With 58 games remaining, the Yankees have time to reclaim their division lead and secure a playoff spot, though it will require a significant turnaround from their recent performance.
As the Yankees aim to rediscover their early-season form, the upcoming games will be crucial in determining their fate. Fans and players alike are hopeful that the team can rise to the occasion and demonstrate the resilience that has characterized their franchise for decades.
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