US EditionBlue Jays Visit the Yankees to Open 3-Game Series
The Blue Jays lead the AL East by three games and hold the tiebreaker over the Yankees, who aim to close the gap in this pivotal three-game series.
- The New York Yankees hosted the Toronto Blue Jays in New York on Friday to open a crucial three-game AL East series.
- The Blue Jays entered the series leading the division with an 81-59 record and a 7-3 advantage in the ten meetings this season.
- Yankees manager Aaron Boone urged his team to improve after a recent rough stretch, while the Blue Jays showed strong offensive performances including Bo Bichette's.307 average.
- Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman, with a 3.75 ERA and 157 strikeouts, faced Yankees rookie Cam Schlittler, who carried a 2.61 ERA in their pitching matchup Friday night.
- This series carries playoff-like intensity as the Yankees seek to close a three-game gap, while the Blue Jays aim to solidify their division lead and postseason positioning.
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Blue Jays visit the Yankees to open 3-game series
The New York Yankees host the Toronto Blue Jays to begin a three-game series.
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