Gerrit Cole attempts to help Yankees end problems vs. Red Sox

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Gerrit Cole's first two outings after a lengthy rehab from an elbow injury featured some uncharacteristic struggles.

His third outing was a step in the right direction and the struggling Yankees are hoping to witness continued progress from their ace when Cole faces the visiting Boston Red Sox onSaturday afternoon.

Cole (1-1, 6.23 ERA) will pitch after the Yankees fell to