On Friday, the New York Yankees will open up a series with the Toronto Blue Jays in the Bronx.
UPDATE: The Yankees won 3-1.
They are coming off a three-game series where they swept the Baltimore Orioles (in Maryland).
Most recently, the Yankees won by a score of 6-1 on Thursday.
Spencer Jones finished with three hits (including one home run).
Cole Makes Jones Statement
After the game, Gerrit Cole was asked about Jones (via YES Network).
Cole: “I think his ability to adjust. Yeah, he seems to be more comfortable and better. And that’s a great sign.”
Looking At Jones Right Now
Jones is in the middle of his rookie season at the MLB level.
The 25-year-old was picked in the 1st round of the 2022 MLB Draft out of Vanderbilt.
Right now, Jones is batting .227 with 34 hits, six home runs, 19 RBIs, 17 runs and seven stolen bases in 54 games.
Looking At Cole Right Now
Cole is in the middle of his 6th season pitching for the Yankees.
He is currently 7-6 with a 3.11 ERA in 16 starts this year.
Bryan Hoch of MLB.com wrote: “Gerrit Cole has struck out eight, giving him 1,015 as a Yankee – surpassing Roger Clemens (1,014) for 12th place on the all-time franchise list.”
Looking At The Yankees Right Now
The Yankees are currently in the middle of a four-game winning streak.
They are the second-place team in the American League East with a 72-55 record in 127 games.
Over their last ten games, the Yankees have gone 6-4 (and they are 41-28 in 69 games on the road).
Following three games with the Blue Jays, they will remain at home to host Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros on Tuesday night in the Bronx.
New York Yankees Star Gerrit Cole Makes Spencer Jones Statement