Aaron Judge, Anthony Volpe propel Yanks in win over O’s despite Gerrit Cole’s rough night – The Denver Post

Just before the Yankees began a three-game series with the second-place Orioles, Aaron Boone emphasized that he believes the American League East rival is for real.

“They’re a really good team,” Boone said when asked about Baltimore, a consistent basement dweller not too long ago. The Yankees’ manager went on to describe a “frontline offense” while also praising the Orioles’ defense, running and pitching. “They’re legit,” Boone continued. “They’re a force to be reckoned with.

“They’re a problem.”

That they certainly were on Tuesday, especially for Gerrit Cole. All of the O’s runs were charged to the ace in the series opener, yet the Yankees still managed a 6-5 win after 10 innings.

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