SAN DIEGO — Gerrit Cole struggled in his outing against the Padres, allowing four home runs, including three consecutive to start the game, contributing to a 4-3 loss for the Yankees. Despite a late rally that brought them within one run, the Yankees failed to capitalize on scoring opportunities, ultimately falling short. Cole’s performance, while shaky early, settled down, but the Yankees could not overcome the deficit created by former teammate Michael King’s dominant pitching. With this loss, the Yankees remain four games behind the Rays in the division, while the Red Sox close in on the wild card spot.
