A Pitching Dilemma: When to Take It Out of Their Hands The New York Yankees' 3 2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night highlighted the challenges of managing a team in a grueling season.
Aaron Boone's decision to leave Gerrit Cole in the game despite the presence of Mookie Betts, a potent left hander, raised questions about when to trust an ace and when to take them out.
Cole's performance was impressive, with eight strikeouts against one walk over six innings. However, he threw 103 pitches – a season high – leaving himself vulnerable to a big hit.