Gerrit Cole 2022 Topps NOW #1059

Notably, Gerrit Cole's start in last night's bout between his New York Yankees and the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of the American League Division Series was just his fifth Postseason start for the Bronx Bombers. Remarkably, Cole, who picked up eight strikeouts on the night, upped his Yankees Postseason strikeouts tally to 41, making his total the highest for any Yankees pitcher in their first five Postseason outings for the Club. Furthermore, Cole's start was significant on its own, and was crucial to the Yankees taking home their 4-1, Game 1 victory.