Blue Jays Dominate Yankees 10-1; Kirk, Guerrero Jr. Hit 3 Homers

The Toronto Blue Jays achieved a significant milestone by securing their first postseason victory in nine years. In Game 1 of the American League Division Series, the Blue Jays dominated the New York Yankees with a decisive 10-1 win at Rogers Centre.

Game Highlights

Alejandro Kirk starred for Toronto, marking his second consecutive game with two home runs. He opened the scoring with a solo home run in the second inning and added another in the eighth, contributing to his total of six RBIs from the last two games.

• Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: Went 3 for 4 with two RBIs. His first postseason home run was a two-out solo shot in the first inning.
• Nathan Lukes: Delivered two hits, three RBIs, and made a diving catch in the outfield.
• Andres Gimenez: Added two hits and drove in two runs during the game.

The Blue Jays managed a total of 14 hits, which helped end a seven-game playoff losing streak. Kevin Gausman, the starting pitcher, recorded the win, allowing only one run and four hits in 5⅔ innings. He faced challenges in the sixth inning but managed to strike out Aaron Judge and get out of the jam.

Pitching Performance

Starting pitcher Luis Gil for the Yankees struggled, giving up two runs over 2⅔ innings before being replaced. This loss marked a challenging start to the series for New York.

Looking Ahead

Game 2 is set for Sunday afternoon at Rogers Centre, with Blue Jays rookie Trey Yesavage expected to take the mound against Yankees’ ace Max Fried. Yesavage has performed well in his previous outings, while Fried had an impressive regular season with a 19-5 record and a 2.86 ERA.

The Blue Jays have had success against the Yankees this season, winning seven of their eight home matchups. Their regular-season performance at home boasted an exceptional 54-27 record.

The Yankees advanced to the Division Series following a 4-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox, cementing their place in this competitive matchup.