Toronto Blue JaysvsNew York Yankees
TOR 3/NYY 8
Things to say
The Yankees beat the Blue Jays 8-3 at home in the Bronx.
01
opener
Yeah, Yankees handled Toronto 8-3 at the Stadium. It didn't really feel that close. The Bronx bats woke up and the Jays never had an answer.
02
key player
The heart of that Yankee order did the damage — kept turning the lineup over and left a couple in the seats. When they get into their stuff like that, it's a long day for the visitors.
03
hot take
Honestly, this is what Toronto is now — good enough to hang around, not good enough to win the games that matter. Sitting under .500 in late August tells you everything.
04
deep cut
The Jays' pen is what buried them. Manager went to it too early, it got soft, and a tight game turned into a five-run cushion in a hurry.
05
exit
Anyway, it's a series in the Bronx — curious if Toronto can steal one before they leave town, or if the Yankees just roll.
The recap
The Yankees handled business at home, pounding out an 8-3 win over Toronto to keep pace in the race. The bats did the heavy lifting, putting up a crooked number that turned this into a comfortable afternoon and let the pen coast rather than sweat.
Toronto's three runs just weren't enough once the heart of the order got rolling in the Bronx. Getaway-day energy, and the home side sent everybody out happy at 74-56.