World Series Game 5 Player of the Game: Gerrit Cole

Game 5 of the 2024 World Series saw Aaron Judge and Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit home runs early, but Gerrit Cole's struggles overshadowed the Yankees' early lead.

Despite a strong start and a 5-0 lead, Gerrit Cole and the Yankees fell short, highlighting the fragility of momentum in high-stakes games.

Cole's early performance was promising, striking out key players and maintaining a shutout into the fifth inning, but the game turned dramatically.

The Yankees' inability to capitalize on their early success and Cole's eventual decline in performance lead to a disappointing result in a crucial Game 5.

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