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Gerrit Cole's brilliance falls short in World Series defeat
Original: 'You’ve got to tip your cap': Cole's brilliance can't quite measure up
Gerrit Cole delivered a brilliant pitching performance, but it was not enough to secure the win, prompting the 'you've got to tip your cap' reaction from those watching. Commentators praised Cole's dominance on the mound while noting the defeat shows baseball can be unforgiving even for an ace at his best, with the opposing pitcher earning due credit for matching or bettering him.
Why now: Cole starred in a high-profile game but lost despite his brilliance, sparking reaction about the opposing pitching performance.
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