US EditionScherzer Tips Change-up Against Yankees, with Judge Signalling Rice Ahead of Three-Run Homer
Aaron Judge signaled Max Scherzer's tipped changeups to Ben Rice, who hit a decisive 3-run homer contributing to the Yankees' 4-3 victory over the Blue Jays.
- The New York Yankees defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Yankee Stadium in New York.
- The Yankees identified Max Scherzer tipping his changeup early in the game, with Aaron Judge signaling this to Ben Rice from second base to gain an advantage.
- Ben Rice prolonged his at-bat by fouling off several pitches before hitting a three-run homer off a fastball on the 10th pitch, giving the Yankees a 3-0 lead.
- Scherzer admitted he failed to adjust properly, stating, "but clearly I hadn’t," while Toronto manager John Schneider said, "They're good at it" regarding the Yankees' strategy.
- The Yankees' victory marked their 11th win in 14 games and moved them within two games of AL East leader Toronto, highlighting the impact of recognizing Scherzer's pitch tipping.
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Scherzer tips changeup against Yankees, with Judge signaling Rice ahead of 3-run homer
Aaron Judge helped the New York Yankees with his arms even before saving a run with his glove, signaling Max Scherzer’s pitch tipping ahead of Ben Rice’s three-run homer in a 4-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays.
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As Ben Rice battled future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer in the first inning of Sunday’s rubber match between the Yankees and Blue Jays, Aaron Judge extended his arms twice while leading off of second base. The gesture told Rice to prepare for Scherzer’s changeup. He laid off of one before hammering another deep to right, but foul. But with Scherzer tipping one of his pitches, Rice managed to work his way back from a 1-2 count, fouled off a few pit…
The manager of the Toronto Blue Jays, John Schneider, believes that the right pitcher Max Scherzer was advancing pitches during Sunday’s 4-3 defeat against the New York Yankees, which put an end to a major weekend series among division rivals. The Yankee runner, Aaron Judge, was seen waving his arms in second base moments before Ben Rice connected a three-run home run against Scherzer in the first inning. Video: What the Blue jAys said. “Yes, th…
Rice Lifts Yankees Aided By Judge-Bellinger Homework, Tipping
NEW YORK — The New York Yankees used sharp eyes and quick signals Sunday to expose Max Scherzer’s pitch tipping. That inside edge powered Ben Rice’s three-run homer and a 4-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays, leaving their rivals angry at the veteran pitcher’s giveaways. The spark came in the first inning when Cody Bellinger, standing on first base, spotted Scherzer telegraphing his changeup. Bellinger alerted Aaron Judge at second, who then sprea…
Yankees made it so obvious that Max Scherzer was tipping pitches
The New York Yankees caught Max Scherzer tipping his pitches during Sunday’s game, and they did not do much to hide that fact. The Yankees very clearly caught Scherzer tipping his changeup during the first inning of Sunday’s 4-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium in New York, N.Y. With first baseman Ben Rice batting, Aaron Judge could clearly be seen signaling with his arms from second base every time Scherzer threw a changeup. Ric…
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