Gerrit Cole Shuts Down Guardians in Stellar Outing
by Chase Davis | Yankees Correspondent | Fri, Aug 23rd 8:09am EDT
Gerrit Cole delivered a masterclass performance, allowing just one hit and zero earned runs over six innings, leading the Yankees to a 6-0 victory over the Guardians on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact:
Despite issuing five walks, Cole managed to keep Cleveland's hitters at bay, striking out two in the process. This outing, marked by his strong command and ability to escape jams, should reassure fantasy managers after a season of fluctuating performances. His ERA improved to 3.72, and while his WHIP remains a concern at 1.33, his ability to minimize damage and maintain a solid K/9 rate of 9.6 keeps him as a viable starter in most fantasy formats. Cole's performance today, highlighted by his win, should be seen as a positive indicator, though the high walk rate in this game could be a point of caution for future outings.
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