Matt Carpenter leads homer parade as Yankees top Guardians in Game 1
The New York Yankees belted four home runs, including two by Matt Carpenter, to support a strong pitching performance by Gerrit Cole in their 13-4 victory over the host Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of a doubleheader Saturday. Cole (7-2) pitched six innings and allowed three hits, two runs and three walks. The right-hander, making his 250th career start, struck out six batters. The veteran had allowed just one home run