Cole Struggles Again as Mets Rout Yankees

September 13, 2026 - 02:44

The Yankees might want to burn the tape from this one. Gerrit Cole took the mound Saturday and lasted just four innings, giving up six runs on eight hits. The Mets never let up, turning the game into a blowout long before the final out.

Cole has now allowed at least five runs in three of his last four starts. His command was off from the first inning. Fastballs leaked over the middle of the plate, and the Mets hitters made him pay. A two-run homer in the second set the tone. By the time the fourth inning ended, the crowd at Yankee Stadium had gone quiet.

The bullpen did not offer much relief. Two relievers combined to give up four more runs, pushing the final score well out of reach. New York managed only five hits all afternoon and left runners stranded in scoring position twice.

The loss drops the Yankees further back in the standings and raises fresh questions about Cole's form. For the Mets, it was a statement win in a rivalry that always draws attention. For the Yankees, it was another long afternoon to forget.