“Left balls over the heart of the plate, didn’t get ahead, and they capitalized.” That’s what Will Warren said straight out after the devastating game of his short MLB career. In front of a loud crowd at Dodger Stadium, the 25-year-old Yankees rookie had to quiet down the defending World Series winners. Was it an easy task? Not at all! This wasn’t just a regular-season game; it was a battle with the déjà vu of last October.
The Bronx Bombers were looking to make up for their setbacks. And the Dodgers were ready to give a show. Imagine the pressure of pitching against the hitters who can hit homers 400+ feet like it’s just batting practice. That is what Warren felt. Did he have any golden words of wisdom before facing them? Yep, he did!
Before the game, Will Warren got advice from a veteran—a short summary of what to expect.
Gerrit Cole said, “You’re going to have the most adrenaline of your life.” The advice was meant to prepare the rookie for the pressure, but it became a point of contention during the game. Warren had a really hard day. In the second game of the series, he pitched only 1.1 innings and gave up six hits, seven earned runs, and two walks. Every mistake the Yankees made turned the game into a one-sided affair, leaving everyone wondering how well Cole’s advice worked. The ripple effect? A roasting session was held online.
Gerrit Cole said he counseled Will Warren about making his first career start at Dodger Stadium, telling him: “You’re going to have the most adrenaline of your life.”
— Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) May 31, 2025
But what caught him was that his performance took such a drastic turn. Because, looking at his spring training, he showed nothing but potential. And his five starts prior to Saturday look something like a 2.70 ERA, 41 strikeouts, and 8 walks in 26.2 innings, it shouted that he deserves a chance. It’s the pressure, then! Even Boone agrees with it. When asked, he said, “(Warren) has all the equipment to move right through this one… It’s no fun going through it…but it’s part of the game sometimes.” Makes sense, but fans want their fav to win.
Before social media lit up with the critics, the Dodgers decided to light up the arena in their style! They surged through the floodgates, unleashing a historic offensive onslaught that added another layer to this rivalry. A promising debut rapidly turned into a nightmare, as every pitch found a space or flew over the head of fielders.
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees 18–2 on Saturday in a historic offensive show. This was the most runs the Dodgers have ever scored against the Yankees, thanks to 21 hits and five Homers, including two three-run rockets from Max Muncy, who tied his career high with seven RBIs.
The Yankees’ terrible night ended with the final out, and the internet exploded.
Fan reactions: The aftermath of a demolition
The internet, which is full of opinions and speedy reactions, quickly became the major platform for both unhappy Yankees fans and happy Dodgers fans. The uneven score and Cole’s widely reported counsel made for a great setting for a new type of sports commentary: the digital roast. Forget Warren for once.
They took a dig at Cole’s performance. A comment read, “What would this loser know? Has he even made a single start in the past six years?” Oops, that’s a little harsh! The Yankees fans are clearly upset because they think Cole’s counsel is out of touch, especially while he is not there because of Tommy John surgery.
New York Yankees starting pitcher Will Warren looks on during the baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Philadelphia. The Yankees won 7-6 in 12 innings. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
A sarcastic and direct jab at his pitching. “Does adrenaline make everything you throw look like a beach ball?” The fact that hitters saw pitches as “beach balls” shows that Warren’s pitches were too easy to hit, maybe because he was too tired or didn’t have enough control, or because he was frightened.
The Dodgerland is happy with the performance, and they are perfectly throwing humorous replies. “He forgot to tell him to wear a diaper.” The amount of pressure was too much for Will Warren, and he was completely unprepared. It clearly suggests he needed a better piece of advice to face the WC after all.
Looking for sarcastic comebacks? Come and meet the MLB fans. “So this is Cole’s fault? Got it.” The blame game? Nope! Just a piece of advice that backfired. And Cole finds himself at the radar gun. Giving advice when the outcome is so bad might make the advisor look bad, even if they meant well.
Finally, a much-needed observation. “Warren isn’t built for the majors; he’s still a minor league pitcher.” A question that makes sense after seeing the stats. He had a 10.32 earned run average over 22.2 innings in the big leagues in 2024, which shows he had trouble at the highest level. But his 2.70 ERA in May 2025 showed that he was getting better. However, was it too early to allow him to play against the Dodgers? Or is it too early to make any judgments? Every player has bad days, and for Will Warren, the games against the Dodgers are one of those.
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