Yankees' Aaron Boone owns costly decision to have Gerrit Cole face Max Muncy: 'That's on me'

Cole allowed game-deciding two-run homer to Muncy in loss

7/18/2026, 3:20 AM
Jul 17, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) hands the ball to manager Aaron Boone (17) during a pitching change during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Yankee Stadium. / Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Jul 17, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) hands the ball to manager Aaron Boone (17) during a pitching change during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Yankee Stadium. / Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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