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Aaron Boone shouldn’t regret rotation decision — even if Yankees lost Game 1

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Heyman, J. (2026, October 5). Aaron Boone shouldn’t regret rotation decision — even if Yankees lost Game 1. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/04/sports/aaron-boone-shouldnt-regret-starting-gerrit-cole-for-yankees/

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Drew Rasmussen took a no-hitter into the eighth inning before Austin Wells broke it up with a double in Game 1 of the ALDS between the Yankees and Rays. Despite breaking up Rasmussen's bid for a perfect game, Wells was thrown out at third base on the play, ending New York’s best scoring chance in their 1-0 loss. Rasmussen struck out ten batters and limited the Yankees to one hit over eight innings. Giancarlo Stanton made his first appearance since April, striking out as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning. The Rays' Jonathan Aranda homered off Gerrit Cole for the only run of the game. Key Stats: Rasmussen threw 101 pitches with 69 strikes; Yankees scored just one hit after collecting 26 hits against Boston in two games previously. Up Next: Cam Schlittler will start Game 2 for the Yankees. Uncertain Outcomes: Stanton’s return to play was cautiously optimistic, with Aaron Boone noting Baker's effectiveness and difficult pitching style. Wells' base-running mistake highlighted the pressure of high-stakes baseball. The Yankees need to find a way to solve Rasmussen in the series moving forward.

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Gerrit Cole lost Game 1 by throwing one regrettable pitch, a 2-2 changeup Jonathan Aranda deposited deep into the right field bleachers. asserted

Aranda → lose → bleachers

But Cole threw a solid game (five innings of one-run ball) in the 1-0 defeat to the Rays, and there’s no reason to second-guess manager Aaron Boone’s call to start him over the red-hot Carlos Rodón. asserted

Cole → throw → Rodón

Boone called the decision a “toss-up.” asserted

Boone → call → decision

But notably, he tossed aside the opinions of some other folks, even some organization suits, who preferred Rodón. asserted

who → toss → Rodón

Boone opted for Cole’s Cooperstown-worthy history and especially his postseason history (2.77 October ERA going in) over recent results. asserted

Boone → opt → results

Rodón has a 1.89 ERA and an MLB-best .146 BAA since his return, and he shut out the Rays over eight innings less than two weeks ago while Cole allowed nine homers in his past four starts. asserted

Cole → have → starts

Aaron Boone shouldn’t regret rotation decision — even if Yankees lost Game 1

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