Derek Jeter criticized Yankees manager Aaron Boone for removing pitcher Gerrit Cole in the seventh inning after only 88 pitches during Game 1 of the World Series against the Dodgers, which resulted in a 6-3 loss for New York. Jeter argued that Cole was dominating the game and that removing him caused a 'domino effect' that exhausted the Yankees' bullpen, culminating in Freddie Freeman's walk-off grand slam. Boone defended the decision, stating Cole appeared fatigued, but Jeter and others suggested the early removal had detrimental effects on subsequent games. The decision sparked debate over modern baseball strategies, where pitchers rarely exceed 100 pitches. Cole's strong performance, with just one run allowed over six-plus innings, was overshadowed by the Yankees' bullpen struggles in extra innings.