Braves Pitcher Ian Anderson Wins His MLB Debut Against the Yankees

ATLANTA (AP) – Ian Anderson dazzled in his big league debut, holding the Yankees hitless into the sixth inning and ending Gerrit Cole’s 20-game winning streak as the Atlanta Braves beat New York 5-1 to open a doubleheader. Ronald Acuña Jr. celebrated his return to the lineup by leading off with a 473-foot drive against Cole. Anderson didn’t allow a hit until Luke Voit connected for his team-leading 11th homer with one out in the sixth. That was the only hit Anderson allowed in six innings. The 22-year-old right-hander struck out six and walked two. Cole was trying to become the first AL pitcher to win 21 straight regular-season decisions.

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