Nestor Cortes wins fans again with his nasty throw against Phillies
By John Allen
Tuesday April 4, 2023
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Nestor Cortes is an overwhelmingly favorite in the Bronx and he, through his ups and downs in the last few years, knows everything about baseball. This was on display on Monday when the Yankees beat the Phillies 8-1 at Yankee Stadium. Nestor Cortes made his first start of 2023 and pitched five innings with only one run allowed. But the way he fought to stop each of Philles’ run, it further eulogized him among fans and adds to t