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Blue Jays Crush Yankees 10-1 in ALDS Opener, Offense Explodes
5 Oct
Summary
- Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman shuts down Yankees' bats
- Alejandro Kirk and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit solo home runs
- Toronto scores 7 runs in final two innings to rout New York
In a decisive Game 1 matchup of the ALDS, the Toronto Blue Jays routed the New York Yankees 10-1 on October 4th, 2025. The Blue Jays' starter, Kevin Gausman, delivered a strong performance, keeping the Yankees' aggressive lineup in check through the first five innings.
The Blue Jays jumped out to an early 2-0 lead thanks to solo home runs from Alejandro Kirk and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. off Yankees starter Luis Gil, who failed to make it through the fourth inning. Gausman continued to stifle the Yankees' bats until the top of the sixth, when he ran into some trouble by loading the bases with no outs. However, he managed to strike out Aaron Judge and then walked Cody Bellinger to give the Yankees their only run of the game.
The Blue Jays' bullpen then stepped up, with Louis Varland striking out Giancarlo Stanton to end the threat. Toronto's offense then exploded in the final two innings, scoring 7 runs on 7 hits to put the game out of reach. Kirk hit his second home run of the game during the scoring spree, adding to the Yankees' misery.
The Blue Jays' decisive victory in Game 1 showcased their ability to win with both strong pitching and a relentless offense. They will look to build on this momentum as they host the Yankees in Game 2 on October 6th.
