Gerrit Cole of the New York Yankees continues to struggle against Rafael Devers of the Boston Red Sox, who has consistently performed well against him over the past four seasons.
During a recent game, Cole intentionally walked Devers on two occasions, one of which occurred with the bases empty. Ultimately, Devers increased his career batting average against Cole to .350 after a successful at-bat in the fifth inning.
Cole's acknowledgment of Devers being his toughest opponent further highlights the challenges he faces when facing the talented third baseman.