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Series Recap: Blue Jays take two of three against Yankees to extend division lead to four games
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Ryley Delaney
Jul 24, 2025, 16:00 EDTUpdated: Jul 24, 2025, 18:51 EDT
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The Toronto Blue Jays embarrassed the New York Yankees once again.
After sweeping the Bronx Bombers in four games at the end of June and the beginning of July, the Blue Jays took two of three from them earlier this week to win the season series.
On Monday, the Blue Jays defeated the Yankees 4-1. It was the Yankees who scored the first run in the top of the fourth, but the Blue Jays scored four runs in the bottom of the fifth. It was the fourth consecutive game the Jays scored four runs in an inning.
Their four-game win streak was snapped on Tuesday, as the Yankees defeated the Jays 5-4. At one point, the Yankees had a 4-1 lead on the Jays after the top of the fifth, but the Jays scored three runs between the bottom of the fifth and the bottom of the sixth. Unfortunately, Ben Rice hit a home run off Jeff Hoffman in the top of the ninth to win the game. The Jays were 3-13 with runners in scoring position in this game, not nearly good enough.
On Wednesday, the Blue Jays restored their four-game division lead over the Yankees, defeating them 8-4 to win the series and the season series. After the Yankees opened the scoring in the top of the second, the Jays responded with a two-run inning in the bottom of the fourth. The Yankees tied it, and the Blue Jays went up 4-2 in the bottom of the fifth. After Aaron Judge hit a two-run home run to once again tie the game in the sixth, the Jays regained their two-run lead in the bottom half of the inning, and then Bo Bichette hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the seventh.
It was a hit-or-miss series for the Jays’ bats. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was their best batter, slashing .500/.571/.583 with no home runs in 14 plate appearances for a 232 wRC+. George Springer once again had a great series against the Yankees, slashing .400/.571/.400. Although Davis Schneider and Will Wagner didn’t get regular playing time, both had a wRC+ above 150.
The other two regulars with a wRC+ above 100 in this series were Bichette (126 wRC+) and Alejandro Kirk (121 wRC+). Their lone home run of the series came off the bat of Bichette. Other regulars with 10 or more plate appearances were Addison Barger (67 wRC+), Ernie Clement (62 wRC+), and Myles Straw (31 wRC+).
Leo Jiménez (75 wRC+), Joey Loperfido (-15 wRC+), and Nathan Lukes (-57 wRC+) were the other three batters who received plate appearances in this series.
Kevin Gausman had a terrific start Monday, giving up just one earned run in seven innings with eight strikeouts. Chris Bassitt also had a good start, giving up three earned runs (all on home runs) with eight strikeouts. Max Scherzer had a tough start, giving up four earned runs in five innings of work.
The Blue Jays only used five relievers in this series. Jeff Hoffman gave up the lone earned run, which happened to be the game-winning home run on Tuesday. Justin Bruihl pitched an inning and two-thirds with two strikeouts in this series. Brendon Little only pitched a third of an inning, while Mason Fluharty pitched two perfect innings. Yariel Rodríguez continues to be a gem in the bullpen, pitching an inning and two-thirds of scoreless baseball.
Next up for the Blue Jays is another crucial series; this time, they head to Detroit for a four-game series against the Tigers.
Ryley Delaney is a Nation Network writer for Blue Jays Nation, Oilersnation, and FlamesNation. She can be followed on Twitter @Ryley__Delaney.

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