The New York Yankees relied on a magnificent job by Gerrit Cole to whiten the Kansas City Royals 3-0 this Saturday, reach eight consecutive victories and consolidate themselves as leaders of the Eastern Division and the most winning team in the American League.
With this victory, the Bronx Bombers reached in the season and rank as the winningest team in the MLB, equaling the New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers, who have the same amount of laurels.
On the other hand, the Yankees stand out as the team with the best winning streak in the Majors, surpassing the Miami Marlins and the Brewer, who have 7 and 5 respectively.
Gerrit Cole gave the Yankees the victory
The Ace of the New York rotation, Gerrit Cole, did a great job from the mound of responsibilities , working for space is innings in which he allowed five hits, no runs, striking out six opponents and giving up two walks.
Also, the ‘Cuban Missile’ Aroldis Chapman got his fifth save of the season keeping his ERA immaculate and allowing no hits.