Gerrit Cole tells Yankees he can pitch if needed in do-or-die Game 5 vs. Guardians

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Gerrit Cole did what he had to do in Game 4 of the ALDS between the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians, throwing 110 pitches to help bring the series back to the Bronx for Game 5.

But the series isn’t won yet and Cole, despite the high pitch count in his seven innings of work, told manager Aaron Boone that he can be available tonight if he needs him, YES Network reported.

Boone’s response was that he was hesitant to use Cole after putting that much strain on his arm, but at the end of the day, the season will be over for one team after this decisive Game 5. So, it’s all hands on deck for both teams, and Cole doesn’t consider himself exempt from that.

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Gerrit Cole of the New York Yankees delivers a pitch against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning in Game 4 of the American League Division Series at Progressive Field on Oct. 16, 2022, in Cleveland. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Cole doesn’t have to worry about Game 1 of the ALCS against the Houston Astros if the Yankees are to win the series. Boone has already named Nestor Cortes Jr. the Game 1 starter, and Cole likely won’t start another game until Saturday, where the series would head to Yankee Stadium for Game 3.

So, being the team’s ace and understanding the stakes, he wants to be there for his team if need be.

Cole redeemed himself in the eyes of Yankee fans after falling short in the wild card game against the Boston Red Sox last season at Fenway Park. In Game 1, he gave up just one earned run – a solo homer to Steven Kwan – while striking out eight and going 6.1 innings to set up the win for his team. His line in Game 4