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Gerrit Cole overrules Aaron Boone in gutsy, winning outing for Yankees

Gerrit Cole defied manager Aaron Boone's decision to pull him from the game, helping the Yankees break a seven-game losing streak.

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The brief

The New York Yankees defeated the Twins 5-2, ending a seven-game skid. The victory featured a strong return to the lineup by Trent Grisham and a winning performance from pitcher Gerrit Cole.

Coverage from MLB.com and the New York Post emphasizes that Cole overruled Boone's attempt to remove him from the game, defying both the manager's hook and weather conditions. Yahoo Sports and ESPN describe the result as a comfortable win.

While the losing streak has ended, The New York Times reports that further concerns remain for the team beyond this single victory.

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Quick answers

What was the final score of the game?

The Yankees defeated the Twins 5-2.

How long was the Yankees' losing streak before this win?

The team had lost seven games in a row.

Who else made a notable return to the lineup?

Trent Grisham returned to the Yankees lineup for the game.

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Game Recap Yankees Twins Gerrit Cole Aaron Boone Trent Grisham Twins Jul Boone

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Yankees Gerrit Cole Aaron Boone MLB Minnesota Twins

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