2000 Yankees Diary, April 22: Cone's nightmare start continues
Briefly

The New York Yankees' eight-game winning streak came to a halt as they faced division rival Toronto Blue Jays, losing the first game of the series. David Cone, starting for the Yankees, continued to struggle, having a disastrous first inning where he allowed five runs. The Blue Jays capitalized on Cone’s poor performance with strong batting, highlighted by a two-run home run from Tony Batista. While the Yankees managed to score once, their attempts to close the gap fell short, resulting in a disappointing outing for them on the field.
The Yankees faced a tough night on the road as David Cone struggled on the mound, contributing to their loss against division rival Toronto Blue Jays.
Despite the Yankees' efforts, a disastrous first inning saw Cone concede five runs, significantly disadvantaging the team early in the game.
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