Defensive chaos sabotages Cole's gem in 1st start vs. Blue Jays in 2 years

Gerrit Cole made his first start against the Toronto Blue Jays since August 4, 2024, after missing last season recovering from Tommy John surgery. Cole pitched six innings, allowing two runs (only one earned) with five strikeouts on 87 pitches, but the Yankees lost 3-1 at Rogers Centre on Friday night. Despite five scoreless innings, defensive miscues in the sixth inning allowed Toronto to push across two runs and ultimately cost New York the game.