NEW YORK (AP) — Gerrit Cole bounced back from the quickest start of his profession, Anthony Rizzo powered an early offending barrage and the New York Yankees pounded the Cleveland Guardians 10-2 Sunday to total a three-game sweep in a series spoiled by fan wrongdoing.
Cole (1-0) struck out 9 over 6 2/3 scoreless innings, and Rizzo’s two-run drive in the veryfirst inning connected him for the AL lead with 5 homers. New York won for the 5th time in 6 videogames.
Cleveland outfielders hadahardtime a day after fans tossed bottles, cans and other particles at them rightaway following New York’s walk-off triumph. Myles Straw and Oscar Mercado were heckled after misplays, and breakout novice Steven Kwan left early with right hamstring tightness.
The Yankees stated they increased security in the stands Sunday, and fans appeared to refrain from more drink tossing.
The Bronx’s renowned Bleacher Creatures lobbed plenty of insults, though, particularly at Straw in center and Mercado in .
Straw, who called Yankee Universe the “worst fan base on the world” after Saturday’s event, was welcomed by chants of “Crybaby!” and sardonically called “Peter Parker” for his Spiderman-like climb up the wall to challenge at least one fan inperson.
Straw got the loudest boos throughout lineup intros, and fans pointed and mocked when he and 2nd baseman Andrés Giménez miscommunicated on Hicks’ bases-loaded popup throughout New York’s three-run 3rd inning.
Mercado severely misjudged DJ LeMahieu’s line drive in the 2nd, letting it go over his head for an RBI double that likewise pleased fans.
LeMahieu had 3 strikes and 3 RBIs, consistingof a two-run homer in the 6th, and pinch-hitter Tim Locastro pulled a two-run drive in the 8th as New York’s dropping offense had its mostsignificant day of the year. It took the Yankees 16 videogames this season to rating at least 7 runs in a videogame, a veryfirst for the franchise consideringthat 1990.
Cole covered simply 1 2/3 innings in his previous start versus Detroit, connecting his profession high with 5 strolls.
Working with backup catcher Jose Trevino for the veryfirst time, Cole restricted the Guardians to a walk and 4 hits. He left to a standing ovation after 92 pitches.
Cleveland starter Aaron Civale (0-1) permitted 6 made runs in 3 innings, pressing his ERA to 9.58 over 3 begins.
Left-hander Kirk McCarty made his significant league launching for the Guardians and enabled 4 runs on 2 homers over the last 3 innings.
Giménez had 2 strikes, consistingof a two-run triple in the ninth.
Kwan flied out in the leading of the 3rd and was changed by Ernie Clement in left field for the bottom of the inning.
The 24-year-old Kwan cleared concussion screening Saturday after crashing into the outfield wall. He was teased after the play, triggering Straw’s fight. Manager Terry Francona said Sunday earlymorning that Kwan was aching however OKAY to play.
The 5-foot-9 sparkplug is batting .341 with a .456 on-base portion in the veryfirst 14 videogames of his profession.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Guardians: INF Owen Miller was triggered from the COVID-19 hurt list. … INF Yu Chang is eligible to return from the COVID-19 IL however requires time to ramp up priorto he’s videogame prepared. … LHP Konnor Pilkington was optioned to Triple-A.
UP NEXT
Yankees: Resume a six-game homestand Tuesday night with RHP Luis Severino (1-0, 2.08) taking on Orioles RHP Jordan Lyles (1-1, 3.52).
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NEW YORK (AP) — Gerrit Cole bounced back from the quickest start of his profession, Anthony Rizzo powered an early offending barrage and the New York Yankees pounded the Cleveland Guardians 10-2 Sunday to total a three-game sweep in a series spoiled by fan wrongdoing.
Cole (1-0) struck out 9 over 6 2/3 scoreless innings, and Rizzo’s two-run drive in the veryfirst inning connected him for the AL lead with 5 homers. New York won for the 5th time in 6 videogames.
Cleveland outfielders hadahardtime a day after fans tossed bottles, cans and other particles at them rightaway following New York’s walk-off triumph. Myles Straw and Oscar Mercado were heckled after misplays, and breakout novice Steven Kwan left early with right hamstring tightness.
The Yankees stated they increased security in the stands Sunday, and fans appeared to refrain from more drink tossing.
The Bronx’s renowned Bleacher Creatures lobbed plenty of insults, though, particularly at Straw in center and Mercado in .
Straw, who called Yankee Universe the “worst fan base on the world” after Saturday’s event, was welcomed by chants of “Crybaby!” and sardonically called “Peter Parker” for his Spiderman-like climb up the wall to challenge at least one fan inperson.
Straw got the loudest boos throughout lineup intros, and fans pointed and mocked when he and 2nd baseman Andrés Giménez miscommunicated on Hicks’ bases-loaded popup throughout New York’s three-run 3rd inning.
Mercado severely misjudged DJ LeMahieu’s line drive in the 2nd, letting it go over his head for an RBI double that likewise pleased fans.
LeMahieu had 3 strikes and 3 RBIs, consistingof a two-run homer in the 6th, and pinch-hitter Tim Locastro pulled a two-run drive in the 8th as New York’s dropping offense had its mostsignificant day of the year. It took the Yankees 16 videogames this season to rating at least 7 runs in a videogame, a veryfirst for the franchise consideringthat 1990.
Cole covered simply 1 2/3 innings in his previous start versus Detroit, connecting his profession high with 5 strolls.
Working with backup catcher Jose Trevino for the veryfirst time, Cole restricted the Guardians to a walk and 4 hits. He left to a standing ovation after 92 pitches.
Cleveland starter Aaron Civale (0-1) permitted 6 made runs in 3 innings, pressing his ERA to 9.58 over 3 begins.
Left-hander Kirk McCarty made his significant league launching for the Guardians and enabled 4 runs on 2 homers over the last 3 innings.
Giménez had 2 strikes, consistingof a two-run triple in the ninth.
Kwan flied out in the leading of the 3rd and was changed by Ernie Clement in left field for the bottom of the inning.
The 24-year-old Kwan cleared concussion screening Saturday after crashing into the outfield wall. He was teased after the play, triggering Straw’s fight. Manager Terry Francona said Sunday earlymorning that Kwan was aching however OKAY to play.
The 5-foot-9 sparkplug is batting .341 with a .456 on-base portion in the veryfirst 14 videogames of his profession.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Guardians: INF Owen Miller was triggered from the COVID-19 hurt list. … INF Yu Chang is eligible to return from the COVID-19 IL however requires time to ramp up priorto he’s videogame prepared. … LHP Konnor Pilkington was optioned to Triple-A.
UP NEXT
Yankees: Resume a six-game homestand Tuesday night with RHP Luis Severino (1-0, 2.08) taking on Orioles RHP Jordan Lyles (1-1, 3.52).
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