Cole cruises as Yankees sweep Royals
The New York Yankees completed a sweep of the Kansas City Royals with a 7-0 victory. Gerrit Cole delivered an impressive performance, striking out 10 batters and allowing no runs over 6.2 innings. Ben Rice contributed significantly with a triple that helped secure the win for the Yankees.
- ▪Gerrit Cole struck out 10 batters while allowing just four hits in 6.2 scoreless innings.
- ▪The Yankees have now won 14 consecutive games against the Royals.
- ▪Ben Rice hit a crucial triple that contributed to the Yankees' scoring.
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