New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole made a successful return from Tommy John surgery, pitching six shutout innings against the Tampa Bay Rays and allowing just two hits while striking out two. This marked his first big-league appearance since the 2024 World Series, and he showcased his dominant fastball, reaching 98.6 mph. Cole had missed the entire 2025 season due to injury and had a solid minor-league rehab stint before rejoining the Yankees. New York’s only run came from an Austin Wells solo home run, leaving Cole with a 1-0 lead when he exited the game.
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