It wasn't perfect, but in the end Gerrit Cole delivered for the Yankees when they needed him most

"A grind" was the common feeling for this game

10/6/2020, 5:21 AM
Oct 5, 2020; San Diego, California, USA; New York Yankees catcher Kyle Higashioka (left) talks to starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) against the Tampa Bay Rays during the fifth inning in game one of the 2020 ALDS at Petco Park. / © Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 5, 2020; San Diego, California, USA; New York Yankees catcher Kyle Higashioka (left) talks to starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) against the Tampa Bay Rays during the fifth inning in game one of the 2020 ALDS at Petco Park. / © Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 5, 2020; San Diego, California, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning in game one of the 2020 ALDS at Petco Park. / © Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 5, 2020; San Diego, California, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning in game one of the 2020 ALDS at Petco Park. / © Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

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