Gerrit Cole Suffers Tough Loss After Allowing Decisive Max Muncy Home Run

Gerrit Cole took a 2-1 loss against the Dodgers after allowing a two-run home run to Max Muncy. Cole had convinced manager Aaron Boone to keep him in the game for the seventh inning, a decision Boone later took full responsibility for. Despite pitching well, the Yankees' offense provided minimal support. Cole, who entered the second half with a 3-4 record, 4.04 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP, saw the Yankees' four-game win streak snapped by the single mistake to Muncy.