Aaron Boone will forever have to answer for one questionable World Series decision but it seems hes off the hook for his other debatable choice. Boones after just 88 pitches in Game 1 of the World Series stemmed from Cole telling the Yankees manager he was ga sed, . The seventh-year skipper has come under fire for his decision-making proce s during the World Series lo s to the Dodgers, especially his two calls in Game 1. Gerrit Cole exits Game 1. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post While Boone has defended why he to face Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman, who hit the walk-off grand slam in the Dodgers tone-setting 6-3 win in 10 innings, hes been more cryptic about pulling Cole in the seventh inning. Cole allowed a leadoff single to Teoscar Hernandez to cap an eight-pitch at-bat while leading, 2-1, when Boone began the Toronto Blue Jays Jersey parade of relievers. Explore More Boone said that Friday night that he believed his ace got a little bit taxed and later said I knew I had to get him there. He added that the reigning AL Cy Young winner was healthy. When asked how he knew that Cole couldnt pitch deeper into the game, Boone replied: You just have to take my word for it. Aaron Boone comes to take out Gerrit Cole in Game 1. Getty Images Boone is known for being one to defend his players, which is why he is well-received among his team, and he surely knows saying Cole asked out of a World Series game would be a bad look. The Yankees blew their 2-1 lead one inning later when, in what would be a theme for the series, a poor defensive play by Gleyber Torres allowed Shohei Ohtani to move from second to third with one out. Gerrit Cole received two no-decisions in the World Series. Getty Images Cole pitched deeper into Game 5 on Wednesday throwing 6 2/3 innings on 108 pitches and again left with a lead that reliever Tommy Kahnle would squander in the eighth inning. Genesis Cabrera Jersey