Gerrit Cole Picks Up Second Win As New York Tops Baltimore

Gerrit Cole who grew up a fan of the team that wears the pinstripes picked up his second win of the season for the team he grew up rooting for.

Against who? Baltimore as New York topped Baltimore in the opener of their two game series by score of 9-3.

Gerrit Cole retired 14 consecutive batters and 19 of 20 after José Iglesias' first-inning RBI double in a 102-pitch, seven-strikeout effort. This week should have brought a start against the Phillies, but with that game postponed, the right-hander shifted gears for his first Yankees assignment against an American League East opponent. “according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb .com

As for the offense for the team that wears the pinstripes,

They got contributions from second baseman DJ Lemahieau, right fielder Aaron Judge and center fielder Aaron Hicks. “according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb .com

Unlike New York,

Baltimore lost the opening game of the two game series.  Asher Wojciechowski, who struck out seven but was charged with five runs (four earned) in five innings of his season debut. "I made three mistakes tonight and they were hit for homers."

As for the Baltimore offense it included a two run homer by Dwight Smith Jr. “according to an article by Joe Trezza on mlb.com

New York and Baltimore are supposed to wrap up their two game series on Thursday night in Baltimore However, mother nature could get in the way. Why? Because there is a shower or thunderstorm around. “according to https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/baltimore-md/21202/weather-forecast/348707