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Boone Regrets Leaving Cole In, Muncy’s Homer Wins Dodgers

7/19/2026

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Summary

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Aaron Boone admitted he should have pulled Gerrit Cole before Max Muncy.
The choice contributed to a 2-1 Dodgers win on July 18, 2026.
After walking Mookie Betts, Boone asked Cole if he could continue, Cole staying in after replying “yeah.”
Cole gave up a two-run homer to Max Muncy on his 103rd pitch.

History

Historical Context

In Game 6 of the 1975 World Series, Red Sox manager Darrell Johnson kept Luis Tiant in despite a 163-pitch effort, and Carlton Fisk’s walk-off homer forced a seventh game. That marathon highlighted the need to monitor pitch counts, a lesson echoed on July 18 2026 when Aaron Boone left Gerrit Cole on 103 pitches, prompting Max Muncy’s decisive homer.

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Story summary

Aaron Boone admitted he should have pulled Gerrit Cole before Max Muncy.
The choice contributed to a 2-1 Dodgers win on July 18, 2026.
After walking Mookie Betts, Boone asked Cole if he could continue, Cole staying in after replying “yeah.”
Cole gave up a two-run homer to Max Muncy on his 103rd pitch.

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