On August 8, 2026, Gerrit Cole pitched 7 innings for the New York Yankees against the Atlanta Braves, allowing 2 earned runs, striking out 9, and earning the win in a 5-4 game.
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Cole, the Yankees' right-handed starting pitcher, completed 80 2/3 innings over 14 games this season, maintaining an ERA of 3.35. Notably, he struck out 87 batters while issuing 17 walks, contributing to a WHIP of 1.08. Recently, on August 8, 2026, he pitched 7 innings against the Braves, earning a win with 9 strikeouts and allowing 2 earned runs.
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