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Gerrit Cole pushed his start back two days after leaving his last outing with left hamstring tightness. Prior to Tuesday’s series opener against the Orioles, manager Aaron Boone said he expected a typical “Gerrit Cole start.”

In the Yankees’ 7-2 win, Cole did just that. He fanned seven while allowing one run, four hits and three walks. Though he only tossed five innings, it was enough to earn him his 15th win of the season.