ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — While Gerrit Cole racked up a season-high 15 strikeouts on the diamond that was once his favorite field, Aaron Judge couldn’t help pondering what the Yankees gained and the Angels lost when New York outmaneuvered Los Angeles for his services two years ago.
“I was just sitting out there in the outfield, (thinking), ‘Thank goodness he’s wearing his away jersey right now and not a white-and-red jersey,’” the slugger said with a smile. “He’s that good. He’s a guy that can change a team, change a franchise, and we’re just happy to have him.