CLEVELAND (AP) — Gerrit Cole didn’t let Cleveland’s fast start rattle him before pitching seven strong innings and Franchy Cordero hit a three-run homer, powering the New York Yankees to an 11-2 win over the Guardians.
Cole gave up two runs and three hits in the first inning before locking in and improving to 5-0 against Cleveland over the past two seasons.
He beat the Guardians twice in last year’s AL Division Series.
Cordero’s homer in New York’s five-run third off Hunter Gaddis gave Cole a big cushion and helped the Yankees even the series after dropping the opener.
Yankees star Aaron Judge extended his on-base streak to 44 games, the second longest in the majors since 2019.