The New York ace commented on harsh criticism from his Toronto counterpart. The Blue Jays and Yankees seemingly have amped up their rivalry in recent years as the two sides battle for positioning in the AL East. That friction has been heightened by Toronto starter Alek Manoah, who openly has labeled New York ace Gerrit Cole as the biggest cheater in baseball history.On Saturday, Cole and Manoah faced off in the Bronx, and Manoah appeared to try to get into Cole’s head by walking back to the dugout from the bullpen late, which delayed the start of the game. However, Cole downplayed Manoah’s action by arguing that he “didn’t notice” the Blue Jays starter. Hang on, Alek Manoah is making an ✨entrance✨ pic.twitter.com/rjsPBAaxxT— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 22, 2023 Cole also downplayed Manoah’s cheater comment, saying he doesn’t focus on anything outside of the team.Get your seats to New York Yankees games at SI Tickets“I get all of my motivation from inside this clubhouse,” he said.Gerrit Cole on comments about him made by Alek Manoah: “I get all of my motivation from inside this clubhouse.”#YANKSonYES pic.twitter.com/2DYHTJB4qB— YES Network (@YESNetwork) April 22, 2023 Both Cole and Manoah shined Saturday, as neither pitcher allowed a run. Cole threw 5 2/3 scoreless
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