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Boone’s Pitch Call Costs Yankees 2-1 Loss to Dodgers

7/18/2026

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Summary

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Boone left Cole on 103rd pitch, after which Muncy homered and caused Yankees to lose 2-1 to Los Angeles.
Boone later said he should have summoned left-hander Brent Headrick to face Muncy, taking responsibility.
Cole, in his 10th start, threw 103 pitches, struck out eight, walked one, and worked six innings.
The loss ended a Yankees streak, left them 2½ games behind the Rays, and kept Dodgers at 62-36.

History

Historical Context

In Game 6 of the 1975 World Series, Red Sox manager Darrell Johnson left Luis Tiant in to pitch 115 shots, a move that helped the Cincinnati Reds force a decisive Game 7. The decision echoes the modern trend of tight pitch-count management, illustrated by Yankees skipper Aaron Boone pulling Gerrit Cole after 103 pitches in April 2024. Both choices show how managers balance veteran stamina with playoff stakes.

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Story summary

Boone left Cole on 103rd pitch, after which Muncy homered and caused Yankees to lose 2-1 to Los Angeles.
Boone later said he should have summoned left-hander Brent Headrick to face Muncy, taking responsibility.
Cole, in his 10th start, threw 103 pitches, struck out eight, walked one, and worked six innings.
The loss ended a Yankees streak, left them 2½ games behind the Rays, and kept Dodgers at 62-36.

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